Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Smoldering Copper QE-13
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Marmelo (No.316), at ΔE 1.86 — near-exact.
Marmelo is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.86 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Marmelo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.86near-exact
- LRV
- 19.46Behr is 20
- Hex
- #A36E4C#AA6E4B 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 Marmelo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fox Red No.48ΔE 4.95 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Loggia No.232ΔE 6.87 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Book Room Red No.50ΔE 8.44 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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