Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Smoke Bush Rose S170-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Porphyry Pink (No.49), at ΔE 4.03 — close.
Porphyry Pink is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.03 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 Porphyry Pink really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.03close
- LRV
- 24.46Behr is 26
- Hex
- #B4796C#AD8177 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Porphyry Pink is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sulking Room Pink No.295ΔE 5.53 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Red Earth No.64ΔE 5.96 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Crimson Red Crimson RedΔE 6.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoke Bush Rose S170-5 matched across all 13 brands →