Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sovereign HDC-CL-06
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Bible Black (No.225), at ΔE 3.28 — very close.
Bible Black is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.28 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 Bible Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.28very close
- LRV
- 6.08Behr is 6
- Hex
- #464454#4B4356 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: Bible Black reads slightly darker than Sovereign 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 Bible Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Titmouse Blue Titmouse BlueΔE 4.82 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Pelt No.254ΔE 4.91 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Imperial Purple Imperial PurpleΔE 6.00 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.