Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Such Melodrama MQ5-32
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Calluna (No.270), at ΔE 2.10 — very close.
Calluna is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.10 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 Calluna really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.10very close
- LRV
- 57.67Behr is 54
- Hex
- #C9C7CD#C6C1C5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Calluna is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peignoir No.286ΔE 4.52 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Pavilion Gray No.242ΔE 6.09 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Dimpse No.277ΔE 6.30 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Such Melodrama MQ5-32 matched across all 13 brands →