Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sweet Blue 580E-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Lulworth Blue (No.89), at ΔE 4.29 — close.
Lulworth Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.29 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 Lulworth Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.29close
- LRV
- 44.89Behr is 51
- Hex
- #9EB6C8#AEBED2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Lulworth Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Graupel GraupelΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.2 points higher.
- Parma Gray No.27ΔE 5.19 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Kittiwake No.307ΔE 6.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.3 points lower.