Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Surfboard Yellow P280-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sherbert Lemon (No.9914), at ΔE 2.42 — very close.
Sherbert Lemon is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.42 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 Sherbert Lemon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.42very close
- LRV
- 71.86Behr is 72
- Hex
- #F5DB88#FCDA89 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sherbert Lemon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Citron No.74ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.2 points lower.
- Yellow Ground No.218ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Dayroom Yellow No.233ΔE 5.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Surfboard Yellow P280-4 matched across all 13 brands →