Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sweet Molasses PPU5-20
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Cola (No.9918), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Cola is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.16 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 Cola really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 5.58Behr is 6
- Hex
- #4D403D#4B423F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Cola is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mahogany No.36ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Tanner's Brown No.255ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Grate Black No.9920ΔE 4.01 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Molasses PPU5-20 matched across all 13 brands →