Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Slate Gray 6695
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Plummett (No.272), at ΔE 3.06 — very close.
Plummett is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.06 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 Plummett really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.06very close
- LRV
- 26.84Behr is 24
- Hex
- #8C8E8D#838684 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Plummett is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mole's Breath No.276ΔE 3.33 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Stoke StokeΔE 5.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- De Nimes No.299ΔE 5.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.