Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Warm Onyx HDC-CL-14A
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Grate Black (No.9920), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Grate Black is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.16 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 Grate Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 5.66Behr is 7
- Hex
- #454341#4C4845 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Grate Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Liquorice LiquoriceΔE 2.29 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Tanner's Brown No.255ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Mahogany No.36ΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Warm Onyx HDC-CL-14A matched across all 13 brands →