Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Subdued Hue 120E-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pink Drab (No.207), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Pink Drab is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Pink Drab really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 48.8Behr is 46
- Hex
- #CBB5AE#C6B1AD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Pink Drab is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peignoir No.286ΔE 6.06 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.6 points higher.
- Potted Shrimp No.9906ΔE 6.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.4 points higher.
- Dove Tale No.267ΔE 6.20 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.