Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Table Linen PPL-50
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dimity (No.2008), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Dimity is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 Dimity really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 76.05Behr is 82
- Hex
- #EAE1D3#F1E9DC in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Dimity is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Au Lait Au LaitΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Farrow's White No.9812ΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Pointing No.2003ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.