Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Thermal Aqua HDC-SM14-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Arsenic (No.214), at ΔE 7.57 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Arsenic is the closest option at ΔE 7.57, 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 Arsenic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.57noticeably different
- LRV
- 39.9Behr is 55
- Hex
- #83B49D#9CCEBE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 15.1 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 Arsenic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ancona Blue No.9805ΔE 8.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.7 points lower.
- Green Blue No.84ΔE 9.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
- Powder Blue No.23ΔE 9.25 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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