Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Submarine Gray N470-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Hopper Head (No.305), at ΔE 3.39 — very close.
Hopper Head is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.39 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 Hopper Head really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.39very close
- LRV
- 8.72Behr is 9
- Hex
- #505456#4D585C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Hopper Head is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beetle Black Beetle BlackΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Grove Green Grove GreenΔE 4.75 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Monkey Puzzle No.238ΔE 4.75 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Submarine Gray N470-7 matched across all 13 brands →