Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Smoked Umber PWN-71
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Elephant's Breath (No.229), at ΔE 2.47 — very close.
Elephant's Breath is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.47 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 Elephant's Breath really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.47very close
- LRV
- 52.22Behr is 58
- Hex
- #C7BEB3#D0C6BD in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Elephant's Breath is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peignoir No.286ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Stirabout No.300ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Cornforth White No.228ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.