Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Suede Gray PPU18-17
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Mole's Breath (No.276), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Mole's Breath is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Mole's Breath really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 23.19Behr is 22
- Hex
- #87847F#857F7A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Mole's Breath is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stoke StokeΔE 6.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Plummett No.272ΔE 6.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Chemise No.216ΔE 6.67 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.7 points higher.