Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Smokey Cream N190-1
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dimity (No.2008), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Dimity is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.11 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 Dimity really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 76.05Behr is 75
- Hex
- #EAE1D3#E9DFD5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Dimity is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tailor Tack No.302ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points higher.
- Slipper Satin No.2004ΔE 3.16 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Skimming Stone No.241ΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.1 points lower.