Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Thunder Bay ECC-35-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Stiffkey Blue (No.281), at ΔE 3.77 — close.
Stiffkey Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.77 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 Stiffkey Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.77close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 11
- Hex
- #4A5B6B#536069 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Stiffkey Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beetle Black Beetle BlackΔE 5.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Inchyra Blue No.289ΔE 5.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Down Pipe No.26ΔE 5.67 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Thunder Bay ECC-35-3 matched across all 13 brands →