Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tropical Trail P420-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Arsenic (No.214), at ΔE 7.78 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Arsenic is the closest option at ΔE 7.78, 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 Arsenic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.78noticeably different
- LRV
- 39.9Behr is 54
- Hex
- #83B49D#89D1B5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 14.1 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Arsenic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whirlybird No.309ΔE 12.40 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Ancona Blue No.9805ΔE 12.70 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
- Green Blue No.84ΔE 13.01 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Trail P420-3 matched across all 13 brands →