Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Slender Reed S290-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Double Cream (No.9907), at ΔE 2.10 — very close.
Double Cream is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.10 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 Double Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.10very close
- LRV
- 59.09Behr is 57
- Hex
- #DEC7A5#DEC29F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Double Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mortar Pink Mortar PinkΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Savage Ground No.213ΔE 4.49 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Hay No.37ΔE 4.67 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.