Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Virtual Violet HDC-MD-25
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Imperial Purple (Imperial Purple), at ΔE 8.82 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Imperial Purple is the closest option at ΔE 8.82, 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 Imperial Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.82noticeably different
- LRV
- 8.67Behr is 11
- Hex
- #51516A#66537F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 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 Imperial Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Drawing Room Blue No.253ΔE 10.46 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Blue Maize Blue MaizeΔE 10.97 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
- Serge No.9919ΔE 11.81 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Virtual Violet HDC-MD-25 matched across all 13 brands →