Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Smoked Mulberry MQ1-38
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pelt (No.254), at ΔE 9.89 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Pelt is the closest option at ΔE 9.89, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Pelt really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 9.89noticeably different
- LRV
- 6.66Behr is 13
- Hex
- #53454F#725F6C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Pelt is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brinjal No.222ΔE 10.24 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- London Clay No.244ΔE 10.48 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Imperial Purple Imperial PurpleΔE 11.06 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoked Mulberry MQ1-38 matched across all 13 brands →