Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Slate Gray - Gloss 6795
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Mole's Breath (No.276), at ΔE 3.97 — close.
Mole's Breath is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.97 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 Mole's Breath really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.97close
- LRV
- 23.19Behr is 21
- Hex
- #87847F#7C7F7C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Mole's Breath is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- De Nimes No.299ΔE 5.17 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Plummett No.272ΔE 5.75 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
- Green Smoke No.47ΔE 6.40 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Slate Gray - Gloss 6795 matched across all 13 brands →