Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tandoori Spice PMD-81
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Porphyry Pink (No.49), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Porphyry Pink is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Porphyry Pink really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 24.46Behr is 23
- Hex
- #B4796C#AF746B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Porphyry Pink is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Loggia No.232ΔE 3.98 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Crimson Red Crimson RedΔE 4.48 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Red Earth No.64ΔE 4.93 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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