Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Timid White PR-W12
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Strong White (No.2001), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Strong White is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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 Strong White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 76.05Behr is 80
- Hex
- #E4E2DC#EDE7E0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Strong White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Au Lait Au LaitΔE 2.42 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Salt SaltΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Great White No.2006ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.