Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Spiced Mustard S300-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sand (No.45), at ΔE 2.51 — very close.
Sand is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.51 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 Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.51very close
- LRV
- 32.31Behr is 33
- Hex
- #BA9368#B99563 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Duster No.319ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- India Yellow No.66ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Cane No.53ΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spiced Mustard S300-5 matched across all 13 brands →