Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tropical Splash 540D-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Lobster (Lobster), at ΔE 3.97 — close.
Lobster is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.97 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 Lobster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.97close
- LRV
- 33.16Behr is 31
- Hex
- #57A7B9#5DA1BA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 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 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Chinese Blue No.90ΔE 6.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
- Yard Blue Yard BlueΔE 6.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Splash 540D-5 matched across all 13 brands →