Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Silver Sands ECC-33-2
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Blackened (No.2011), at ΔE 2.03 — very close.
Blackened is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.03 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 Blackened really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.03very close
- LRV
- 70.79Behr is 72
- Hex
- #DBDBDA#DADEDD 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 Blackened is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Borrowed Light No.235ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Dimpse No.277ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
- Sizing No.314ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Silver Sands ECC-33-2 matched across all 13 brands →