Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Solar Energy P310-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sherbert Lemon (No.9914), at ΔE 2.94 — very close.
Sherbert Lemon is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.94 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 Sherbert Lemon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.94very close
- LRV
- 71.86Behr is 71
- Hex
- #F5DB88#F7DA74 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sherbert Lemon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Citron No.74ΔE 4.97 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points lower.
- Yellowcake No.279ΔE 5.87 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Babouche No.223ΔE 6.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 14.3 points lower.