Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Teal Wave ECC-65-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sardine (Sardine), at ΔE 1.56 — near-exact.
Sardine is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.56 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 Sardine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.56near-exact
- LRV
- 34.88Behr is 33
- Hex
- #90A3A6#8B9EA1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sardine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oval Room Blue No.85ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Berrington Blue No.14ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
- Ballroom Blue No.24ΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.