Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Warm Cocoon 310C-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dorset Cream (No.68), at ΔE 4.74 — close.
Dorset Cream is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.74 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 Dorset Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.74close
- LRV
- 65.08Behr is 68
- Hex
- #E9D0A3#F9D09C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Dorset Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yellow Ground No.218ΔE 4.97 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Templa White Templa WhiteΔE 5.75 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Double Cream No.9907ΔE 6.61 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.9 points lower.