Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Vintage Mauve PPU17-11
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dove Tale (No.267), at ΔE 2.50 — very close.
Dove Tale is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.50 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 Dove Tale really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.50very close
- LRV
- 43.59Behr is 44
- Hex
- #B7AFA9#BAAFAC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Dove Tale is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pink Drab No.207ΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Peignoir No.286ΔE 5.54 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 12.6 points higher.
- Elephant's Breath No.229ΔE 5.94 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Mauve PPU17-11 matched across all 13 brands →