Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Worsted (No.284), at ΔE 4.06 — close.
Worsted is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.06 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 Worsted really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.06close
- LRV
- 33.49Behr is 34
- Hex
- #A09C97#A89C97 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Worsted is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Charleston Gray No.243ΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Dead Salmon No.28ΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Chemise No.216ΔE 5.54 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12 matched across all 13 brands →