Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tart Apple 420B-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Acid Drop (No.9908), at ΔE 7.47 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Acid Drop is the closest option at ΔE 7.47, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Acid Drop really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.47noticeably different
- LRV
- 51.31Behr is 58
- Hex
- #C1C365#B6D27E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.7 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Acid Drop is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hog Plum Hog PlumΔE 7.97 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 15.1 points higher.
- Butterweed No.9802ΔE 10.56 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 16.7 points higher.
- Churlish Green No.251ΔE 10.67 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.