Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Solid Opal BWC-06
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Au Lait (Au Lait), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
Au Lait is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Au Lait really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 79.98Behr is 83
- Hex
- #EBE7DC#EEEAE2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Au Lait is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pointing No.2003ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Strong White No.2001ΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Wimborne White No.239ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.