Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Soaring Sky S530-1
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Kakelugn (No.317), at ΔE 2.26 — very close.
Kakelugn is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.26 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 Kakelugn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.26very close
- LRV
- 62.43Behr is 62
- Hex
- #C5D1D8#C4D1DD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Farrow & Ball publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Kakelugn reads slightly darker than Soaring Sky in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Kakelugn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Parma Gray No.27ΔE 5.32 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.9 points lower.
- Borrowed Light No.235ΔE 5.50 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
- Hazy HazyΔE 5.70 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.1 points lower.