Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Treasure Map S500-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Chinese Blue (No.90), at ΔE 2.82 — very close.
Chinese Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.82 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 Chinese Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.82very close
- LRV
- 26.37Behr is 25
- Hex
- #6A92A6#658FAA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Chinese Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yard Blue Yard BlueΔE 2.88 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Belvedere Blue No.215ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Cook's Blue No.237ΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.