Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dinnerware (No.9820), at ΔE 9.24 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Dinnerware is the closest option at ΔE 9.24, 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 Dinnerware really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 9.24noticeably different
- LRV
- 10.36Behr is 11
- Hex
- #455B82#1F648D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 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 Dinnerware is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stiffkey Blue No.281ΔE 9.67 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Ultra Marine Blue Ultra Marine BlueΔE 9.93 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points higher.
- Pea Flower Tea Pea Flower TeaΔE 11.63 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57 matched across all 13 brands →