Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Spanish Leather 300D-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Marmelo (No.316), at ΔE 7.63 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Marmelo is the closest option at ΔE 7.63, 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 Marmelo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.63noticeably different
- LRV
- 19.46Behr is 16
- Hex
- #A36E4C#8E6A3F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Marmelo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wainscot No.55ΔE 7.71 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Tack Room Door Tack Room DoorΔE 9.96 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.6 points higher.
- Broccoli Brown No.198ΔE 10.15 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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