Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tropical Tan PWL-84
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Cats Paw (No.240), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Cats Paw is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.14 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 Cats Paw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 43.82Behr is 47
- Hex
- #C4AE89#CBB391 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Cats Paw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mortar Pink Mortar PinkΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Biscuit No.38ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.5 points lower.
- Dutch Pink No.62ΔE 4.64 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.