Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Superior Blue S490-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Stiffkey Blue (No.281), at ΔE 4.97 — close.
Stiffkey Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.97 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 Stiffkey Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.97close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #4A5B6B#3A5E73 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Stiffkey Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coppice Blue Coppice BlueΔE 7.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Hague Blue No.30ΔE 7.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Dinnerware No.9820ΔE 9.32 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Superior Blue S490-7 matched across all 13 brands →