Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tea Bag PPU8-09
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Light Stone (No.9), at ΔE 2.09 — very close.
Light Stone is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.09 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 Light Stone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.09very close
- LRV
- 53.22Behr is 50
- Hex
- #CDC0A0#C8BC97 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Light Stone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cord No.16ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Fawn No.10ΔE 3.73 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Hay No.37ΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.