Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Snowmelt M470-1
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Borrowed Light (No.235), at ΔE 6.99 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Borrowed Light is the closest option at ΔE 6.99, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Borrowed Light really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.99noticeably different
- LRV
- 68.81Behr is 75
- Hex
- #D1DADB#C9E6E9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Borrowed Light is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kakelugn No.317ΔE 7.86 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.6 points lower.
- Cabbage White No.269ΔE 7.94 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.4 points higher.
- Middle Ground No.209ΔE 7.99 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 16.6 points lower.