Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Surfer 510D-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Lobster (Lobster), at ΔE 7.84 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Lobster is the closest option at ΔE 7.84, 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 Lobster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.84noticeably different
- LRV
- 33.16Behr is 41
- Hex
- #57A7B9#70B8BA in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 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 Lobster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Ground No.210ΔE 8.85 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.7 points higher.
- Ballroom Blue No.24ΔE 8.86 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Sugar Bag Light No.29ΔE 9.63 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.8 points lower.