Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sultry Smoke MQ1-33
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is London Clay (No.244), at ΔE 6.64 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. London Clay is the closest option at ΔE 6.64, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 London Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.64noticeably different
- LRV
- 13.99Behr is 15
- Hex
- #736660#73696F in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if London Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Down Pipe No.26ΔE 10.13 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Wine Dark No.308ΔE 10.29 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Brassica No.271ΔE 10.45 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.8 points higher.