Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Smell The Roses MQ1-08
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Rangwali (No.296), at ΔE 3.15 — very close.
Rangwali is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.15 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 Rangwali really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.15very close
- LRV
- 25.43Behr is 24
- Hex
- #B7788D#BB7283 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Rangwali is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crimson Red Crimson RedΔE 6.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Fruit Fool No.9911ΔE 9.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Lake Red Lake RedΔE 10.26 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smell The Roses MQ1-08 matched across all 13 brands →