Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr So Shy MQ3-29
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Great White (No.2006), at ΔE 3.09 — very close.
Great White is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.09 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 Great White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.09very close
- LRV
- 74.44Behr is 67
- Hex
- #E4DFDC#DAD5D6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.4 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Great White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blackened No.2011ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Dimpse No.277ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Calluna No.270ΔE 4.34 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.3 points lower.