Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Stone Hearth 790B-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Tanner's Brown (No.255), at ΔE 4.42 — close.
Tanner's Brown is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.42 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 Tanner's Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.42close
- LRV
- 7.05Behr is 9
- Hex
- #4F4A4A#5C5450 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Tanner's Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mahogany No.36ΔE 4.60 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Tar TarΔE 4.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Liquorice LiquoriceΔE 5.88 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.