Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Hague Blue (No.30), at ΔE 4.48 — close.
Hague Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.48 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)
- 4.48close
- LRV
- 7.05Behr is 7
- Hex
- #3F4D57#33505E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
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 6.43 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Coppice Blue Coppice BlueΔE 8.05 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Railings No.31ΔE 9.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7 matched across all 13 brands →