Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Violet Shadow 620F-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Selvedge (No.306), at ΔE 8.34 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Selvedge is the closest option at ΔE 8.34, 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 Selvedge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.34noticeably different
- LRV
- 25.83Behr is 28
- Hex
- #7C8E96#8B91A2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Selvedge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brassica No.271ΔE 8.82 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Plummett No.272ΔE 8.84 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Kittiwake No.307ΔE 10.09 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Violet Shadow 620F-4 matched across all 13 brands →