Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tanzanite P530-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Drawing Room Blue (No.253), at ΔE 4.69 — close.
Drawing Room Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.69 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 Drawing Room Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.69close
- LRV
- 8.4Behr is 8
- Hex
- #465172#3C4B7E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Drawing Room Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Maize Blue MaizeΔE 5.64 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Dinnerware No.9820ΔE 5.73 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Serge No.9919ΔE 5.91 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.