Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Spiceberry S-G-780
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Deep Reddish Brown (Deep Reddish Brown), at ΔE 5.49 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Deep Reddish Brown is the closest option at ΔE 5.49, 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 Deep Reddish Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.49noticeably different
- LRV
- 7.68Behr is 8
- Hex
- #6A453F#604941 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Farrow & Ball publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Deep Reddish Brown reads slightly lighter than Spiceberry in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Deep Reddish Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cola No.9918ΔE 5.94 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Mahogany No.36ΔE 6.51 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Brinjal No.222ΔE 7.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.