Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Violet Vixen MQ5-41
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pitch Blue (No.220), at ΔE 9.76 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Pitch Blue is the closest option at ΔE 9.76, 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 Pitch Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 9.76noticeably different
- LRV
- 15.38Behr is 16
- Hex
- #606D8E#75688B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 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 Pitch Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Imperial Purple Imperial PurpleΔE 11.31 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.
- Wine Dark No.308ΔE 12.46 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Drawing Room Blue No.253ΔE 13.40 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.6 points lower.