Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Upscale MQ5-13
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Kittiwake (No.307), at ΔE 8.34 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Kittiwake is the closest option at ΔE 8.34, 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 Kittiwake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.34noticeably different
- LRV
- 39.72Behr is 42
- Hex
- #98ACBA#A8ADC2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 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 Kittiwake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lulworth Blue No.89ΔE 8.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Graupel GraupelΔE 9.01 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 19.2 points higher.
- Parma Gray No.27ΔE 9.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.1 points higher.