Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Silhouette N540-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Plummett (No.272), at ΔE 6.95 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Plummett is the closest option at ΔE 6.95, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Plummett really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.95noticeably different
- LRV
- 26.84Behr is 32
- Hex
- #8C8E8D#9698A2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Plummett is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Manor House Gray No.265ΔE 7.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Worsted No.284ΔE 8.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Brassica No.271ΔE 8.59 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.2 points lower.