Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Tropical Waters S-G-500
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Vardo (No.288), at ΔE 5.42 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Vardo is the closest option at ΔE 5.42, 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 Vardo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.42noticeably different
- LRV
- 17.97Behr is 15
- Hex
- #427F83#007C7E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Vardo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mere Green No.219ΔE 7.55 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Verdigris Green Verdigris GreenΔE 12.57 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Sloe Blue No.87ΔE 13.12 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Waters S-G-500 matched across all 13 brands →