Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Spirited Yellow P290-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sherbert Lemon (No.9914), at ΔE 2.58 — very close.
Sherbert Lemon is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.58 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 Sherbert Lemon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.58very close
- LRV
- 71.86Behr is 76
- Hex
- #F5DB88#FFDC83 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sherbert Lemon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Citron No.74ΔE 3.92 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 12.2 points lower.
- Yellow Ground No.218ΔE 5.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.0 points lower.
- Babouche No.223ΔE 6.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 19.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spirited Yellow P290-4 matched across all 13 brands →