Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Washed Denim M530-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Bothy Blue (Bothy Blue), at ΔE 3.19 — very close.
Bothy Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.19 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 Bothy Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.19very close
- LRV
- 31.72Behr is 33
- Hex
- #7E9AC8#819DBE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Bothy Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bay Area Blue No.9815ΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Cook's Blue No.237ΔE 5.51 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.
- Kittiwake No.307ΔE 8.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.7 points higher.