Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Violet Aura M550-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Bothy Blue (Bothy Blue), at ΔE 10.08 — different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Bothy Blue is the closest option at ΔE 10.08, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Bothy Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 10.08different
- LRV
- 31.72Behr is 27
- Hex
- #7E9AC8#8A8BAE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Bothy Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brassica No.271ΔE 10.74 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Cook's Blue No.237ΔE 12.59 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Pitch Blue No.220ΔE 13.32 · different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.6 points lower.