Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sweet Breeze 710A-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Peignoir (No.286), at ΔE 3.24 — very close.
Peignoir is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.24 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 Peignoir really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.24very close
- LRV
- 56.55Behr is 56
- Hex
- #CFC4C0#D4C1BC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Peignoir is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pink Drab No.207ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.2 points lower.
- Calamine No.230ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 9.6 points higher.
- Scallop No.311ΔE 5.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.