Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Spa Retreat PPL-72
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Borrowed Light (No.235), at ΔE 3.28 — very close.
Borrowed Light 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 Borrowed Light really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.28very close
- LRV
- 68.81Behr is 75
- Hex
- #D1DADB#D4E4E6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Borrowed Light is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sizing No.314ΔE 4.20 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Cabbage White No.269ΔE 4.34 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.4 points higher.
- Kakelugn No.317ΔE 5.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.6 points lower.