Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Status Bronze 280B-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dutch Orange (Dutch Orange), at ΔE 6.11 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Dutch Orange is the closest option at ΔE 6.11, 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 Dutch Orange really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.11noticeably different
- LRV
- 42.03Behr is 34
- Hex
- #E69F43#DC8A30 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Dutch Orange is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wet Sand No.46ΔE 9.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- India Yellow No.66ΔE 10.16 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Sand No.45ΔE 11.17 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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