Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tate Olive 390F-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Olive (No.13), at ΔE 5.09 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Olive is the closest option at ΔE 5.09, 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 Olive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.09noticeably different
- LRV
- 25.95Behr is 27
- Hex
- #8E8D6F#988F63 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Olive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Stone No.12ΔE 5.62 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.1 points higher.
- Drab No.41ΔE 6.85 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Mouse's Back No.40ΔE 8.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.