Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tidewater M450-2
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Middle Ground (No.209), at ΔE 6.63 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Middle Ground is the closest option at ΔE 6.63, 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 Middle Ground really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.63noticeably different
- LRV
- 58.38Behr is 71
- Hex
- #BCCDC5#C2E3DD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.6 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 Middle Ground is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Teresa's Green No.236ΔE 7.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.1 points lower.
- Blue Ground No.210ΔE 8.67 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 19.3 points lower.
- Ancona Blue No.9805ΔE 8.96 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 22.7 points lower.