Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sorrel Brown PMD-88
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Marmelo (No.316), at ΔE 2.46 — very close.
Marmelo is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.46 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 Marmelo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.46very close
- LRV
- 19.46Behr is 18
- Hex
- #A36E4C#9B6D51 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Marmelo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fox Red No.48ΔE 5.36 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Loggia No.232ΔE 7.51 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Tack Room Door Tack Room DoorΔE 7.93 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points higher.