Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Toasted Chestnut 240F-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Marmelo (No.316), at ΔE 3.65 — close.
Marmelo is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.65 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 Marmelo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.65close
- LRV
- 19.46Behr is 22
- Hex
- #A36E4C#A7775B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Marmelo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fox Red No.48ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Tack Room Door Tack Room DoorΔE 6.22 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Folly Pink Folly PinkΔE 6.81 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Toasted Chestnut 240F-5 matched across all 13 brands →