Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Velvet Morning 520E-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Blue Ground (No.210), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Blue Ground is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Blue Ground really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 51.67Behr is 50
- Hex
- #A0C5CA#96C4CB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Blue Ground is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yonder No.9810ΔE 6.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.1 points lower.
- Ancona Blue No.9805ΔE 6.75 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Hazy HazyΔE 7.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Morning 520E-3 matched across all 13 brands →