Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sunset Cloud PMD-31
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Wet Sand (No.46), at ΔE 2.88 — very close.
Wet Sand is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.88 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 Wet Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.88very close
- LRV
- 30.4Behr is 32
- Hex
- #BD8C5F#BE916D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Wet Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sand No.45ΔE 3.43 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Entrance Hall Pink No.61ΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
- Ointment Pink No.21ΔE 5.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.