Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Silent Tide PMD-55
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Selvedge (No.306), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Selvedge is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Selvedge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 25.83Behr is 27
- Hex
- #7C8E96#7C929A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Selvedge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Berrington Blue No.14ΔE 3.11 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Stone Blue No.86ΔE 3.56 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Oval Room Blue No.85ΔE 4.92 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.