Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Soft Buttercup P290-1
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Lancaster Yellow (No.249), at ΔE 4.07 — close.
Lancaster Yellow is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.07 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 Lancaster Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.07close
- LRV
- 81.05Behr is 86
- Hex
- #F1EAB9#FFEDBE in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Lancaster Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dayroom Yellow No.233ΔE 4.79 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.2 points lower.
- Bombazine No.9902ΔE 5.27 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 18.4 points lower.
- Farrow's Cream No.67ΔE 5.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 16.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Soft Buttercup P290-1 matched across all 13 brands →