Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Smooth Coffee 740B-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Mahogany (No.36), at ΔE 3.37 — very close.
Mahogany is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.37 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 Mahogany really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.37very close
- LRV
- 6.88Behr is 8
- Hex
- #524847#5D4E4C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Mahogany is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cola No.9918ΔE 5.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Tanner's Brown No.255ΔE 5.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Brinjal No.222ΔE 6.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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