Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Smokey Blue 540F-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sloe Blue (No.87), at ΔE 2.30 — very close.
Sloe Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.30 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 Sloe Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.30very close
- LRV
- 17.56Behr is 19
- Hex
- #5B7984#647B84 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sloe Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Barrow Blue Barrow BlueΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- De Nimes No.299ΔE 5.06 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Selvedge No.306ΔE 7.64 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.