Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Vintage Pewter DC-009
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Elephant's Breath (No.229), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Elephant's Breath is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Elephant's Breath really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 52.22Behr is 56
- Hex
- #C7BEB3#CBC4B7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Elephant's Breath is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shadow Gray No.9904ΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Drop Cloth No.283ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Shaded White No.201ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Pewter DC-009 matched across all 13 brands →