Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Starbright 390E-2
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is House White (No.2012), at ΔE 2.81 — very close.
House White is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.81 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 House White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.81very close
- LRV
- 77.84Behr is 84
- Hex
- #EEE4C8#F5ECC9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if House White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pale Hound No.71ΔE 3.53 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.3 points lower.
- Lancaster Yellow No.249ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- New White No.59ΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.