Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Undersea S470-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Hague Blue (No.30), at ΔE 4.12 — close.
Hague Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.12 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 Hague Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.12close
- LRV
- 7.05Behr is 9
- Hex
- #3F4D57#4A585F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Hague Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stiffkey Blue No.281ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Hopper Head No.305ΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Beetle Black Beetle BlackΔE 5.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.