Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tropical Holiday 530B-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Lobster (Lobster), at ΔE 6.00 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Lobster is the closest option at ΔE 6.00, 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 Lobster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.00noticeably different
- LRV
- 33.16Behr is 29
- Hex
- #57A7B9#00A0C3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Lobster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- St Giles Blue No.280ΔE 6.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Yard Blue Yard BlueΔE 9.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Chinese Blue No.90ΔE 9.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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