Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Stonewashed PPU8-15
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Shadow White (No.282), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Shadow White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Shadow White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 67.99Behr is 68
- Hex
- #DCD7C8#DDD7C5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Shadow White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Off-White No.3ΔE 1.32 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Clunch No.2009ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Lime White No.1ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.