Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Vitamin C P230-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dorset Cream (No.68), at ΔE 6.43 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Dorset Cream is the closest option at ΔE 6.43, 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 Dorset Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.43noticeably different
- LRV
- 65.08Behr is 70
- Hex
- #E9D0A3#FFD3A7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 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 Dorset Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Templa White Templa WhiteΔE 6.96 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Double Cream No.9907ΔE 7.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.9 points lower.
- Faded Terracotta Faded TerracottaΔE 7.60 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 18.2 points lower.