Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sweet Pastel MQ3-39
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pink Cup (No.9801), at ΔE 3.06 — very close.
Pink Cup is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.06 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 Pink Cup really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.06very close
- LRV
- 57.53Behr is 62
- Hex
- #E9BFAB#EDC8B1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Pink Cup is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Setting Plaster No.231ΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points lower.
- Potted Shrimp No.9906ΔE 4.78 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.6 points lower.
- Faded Terracotta Faded TerracottaΔE 5.23 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.2 points lower.