Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Taupe Mist PPL-78
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Skimming Stone (No.241), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Skimming Stone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Skimming Stone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 66.91Behr is 70
- Hex
- #DBD5CA#E1D9D0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Skimming Stone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blanc De Treillage Blanc De TreillageΔE 2.76 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Dimity No.2008ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Stirabout No.300ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.7 points lower.