Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Valley Of Glaciers M480-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sloe Blue (No.87), at ΔE 7.71 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Sloe Blue is the closest option at ΔE 7.71, 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 Sloe Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.71noticeably different
- LRV
- 17.56Behr is 18
- Hex
- #5B7984#2D7E96 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sloe Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vardo No.288ΔE 7.81 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Belvedere Blue No.215ΔE 8.95 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Yard Blue Yard BlueΔE 9.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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