Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tide Pools 480E-2
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Middle Ground (No.209), at ΔE 2.62 — very close.
Middle Ground is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.62 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 Middle Ground really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.62very close
- LRV
- 58.38Behr is 66
- Hex
- #BCCDC5#C6D8D0 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 7.6 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Middle Ground is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Teresa's Green No.236ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.1 points lower.
- Pale Powder No.204ΔE 5.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Blanc De Chine No.9814ΔE 5.61 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.