Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Thundercloud S520-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Belvedere Blue (No.215), at ΔE 4.50 — close.
Belvedere Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.50 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 Belvedere Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.50close
- LRV
- 22.07Behr is 23
- Hex
- #5E86A3#70869D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Belvedere Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cook's Blue No.237ΔE 5.00 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Yard Blue Yard BlueΔE 6.89 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Chinese Blue No.90ΔE 6.91 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.