Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Viking 550E-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Hazy (Hazy), at ΔE 3.28 — very close.
Hazy is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.28 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 Hazy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.28very close
- LRV
- 51.91Behr is 51
- Hex
- #AFC2C9#A6C3D0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Hazy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lulworth Blue No.89ΔE 4.55 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Parma Gray No.27ΔE 4.72 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Blue Ground No.210ΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.