Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Teal Ice 490A-1
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Middle Ground (No.209), at ΔE 8.30 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Middle Ground is the closest option at ΔE 8.30, 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 Middle Ground really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.30noticeably different
- LRV
- 58.38Behr is 81
- Hex
- #BCCDC5#D1EFE9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 22.6 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 Middle Ground is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pavilion Blue No.252ΔE 8.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Cabbage White No.269ΔE 8.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Teresa's Green No.236ΔE 8.91 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 23.1 points lower.