Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is James White (No.2010), at ΔE 0.99 — indistinguishable.
James White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.99 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 James White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.99indistinguishable
- LRV
- 79.43Behr is 82
- Hex
- #E9E7D8#ECEAD9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if James White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- White Tie No.2002ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Farrow's White No.9812ΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Pointing No.2003ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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