Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Spearmint Frosting HDC-WR14-8
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Arsenic (No.214), at ΔE 3.80 — close.
Arsenic is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.80 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 Arsenic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.80close
- LRV
- 39.9Behr is 47
- Hex
- #83B49D#8DC2A8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Arsenic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Folly Green No.76ΔE 9.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.9 points lower.
- Whirlybird No.309ΔE 9.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Green Blue No.84ΔE 10.28 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spearmint Frosting HDC-WR14-8 matched across all 13 brands →