Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Simplicity 640E-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Calluna (No.270), at ΔE 3.37 — very close.
Calluna is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.37 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 Calluna really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.37very close
- LRV
- 57.67Behr is 63
- Hex
- #C9C7CD#CED0DB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Calluna is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kakelugn No.317ΔE 5.63 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Blackened No.2011ΔE 6.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 points higher.
- Graupel GraupelΔE 6.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.