Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Silent Film MQ5-30
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Manor House Gray (No.265), at ΔE 2.63 — very close.
Manor House Gray is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.63 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Farrow & Ball
Most people comparing Behr to Farrow & Ball are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Manor House Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.63very close
- LRV
- 34.85Behr is 37
- Hex
- #9EA09D#9FA5A5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Manor House Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sardine SardineΔE 5.27 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Lamp Room Gray No.88ΔE 5.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.7 points higher.
- Worsted No.284ΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.