Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Vintage Velvet PPU15-18
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Serge (No.9919), at ΔE 2.54 — very close.
Serge is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.54 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 Serge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.54very close
- LRV
- 7.13Behr is 8
- Hex
- #414B67#485169 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Serge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Drawing Room Blue No.253ΔE 3.09 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Imperial Purple Imperial PurpleΔE 4.27 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Blue Maize Blue MaizeΔE 4.87 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Velvet PPU15-18 matched across all 13 brands →