Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Spa 500C-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Middle Ground (No.209), at ΔE 7.80 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Middle Ground is the closest option at ΔE 7.80, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Middle Ground really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.80noticeably different
- LRV
- 58.38Behr is 79
- Hex
- #BCCDC5#CEECE7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 20.6 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Middle Ground is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pavilion Blue No.252ΔE 8.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Cabbage White No.269ΔE 8.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Teresa's Green No.236ΔE 8.48 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 21.1 points lower.