Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tribal Drum T12-13
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Mahogany (No.36), at ΔE 2.68 — very close.
Mahogany is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.68 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 Mahogany really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.68very close
- LRV
- 6.88Behr is 7
- Hex
- #524847#514843 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Farrow & Ball publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Mahogany reads slightly lighter than Tribal Drum in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Mahogany is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tanner's Brown No.255ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Cola No.9918ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Grate Black No.9920ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.