Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Slippery Shale PPU24-06
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Broccoli Brown (No.198), at ΔE 4.95 — close.
Broccoli Brown is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.95 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 Broccoli Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.95close
- LRV
- 18.12Behr is 18
- Hex
- #827462#7B766C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Farrow & Ball publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Broccoli Brown reads slightly darker than Slippery Shale in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Broccoli Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mole's Breath No.276ΔE 5.95 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
- Pantalon No.221ΔE 6.79 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Salon Drab No.290ΔE 7.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Slippery Shale PPU24-06 matched across all 13 brands →