Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Spring Wheat MQ2-30
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Cats Paw (No.240), at ΔE 2.37 — very close.
Cats Paw is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.37 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 Cats Paw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.37very close
- LRV
- 43.82Behr is 48
- Hex
- #C4AE89#C9B693 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Cats Paw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cord No.16ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points higher.
- Light Stone No.9ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
- Biscuit No.38ΔE 4.45 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.6 points lower.