Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Velvet Curtain S540-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Bothy Blue (Bothy Blue), at ΔE 9.87 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Bothy Blue is the closest option at ΔE 9.87, 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 Bothy Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 9.87noticeably different
- LRV
- 31.72Behr is 24
- Hex
- #7E9AC8#7E85A3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Bothy Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pitch Blue No.220ΔE 10.05 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.6 points lower.
- Cook's Blue No.237ΔE 10.18 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Brassica No.271ΔE 10.32 · different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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