Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Violet Eclipse 650F-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Imperial Purple (Imperial Purple), at ΔE 2.60 — very close.
Imperial Purple is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.60 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 Imperial Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.60very close
- LRV
- 8.67Behr is 9
- Hex
- #51516A#565166 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Imperial Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bible Black No.225ΔE 5.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Pelt No.254ΔE 7.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Serge No.9919ΔE 7.25 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Violet Eclipse 650F-7 matched across all 13 brands →