Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Water Hyacinth P550-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Bothy Blue (Bothy Blue), at ΔE 8.70 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Bothy Blue is the closest option at ΔE 8.70, 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 Bothy Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.70noticeably different
- LRV
- 31.72Behr is 38
- Hex
- #7E9AC8#A0A3D2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 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 Bothy Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Graupel GraupelΔE 12.84 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 23.2 points higher.
- Bay Area Blue No.9815ΔE 12.87 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Lulworth Blue No.89ΔE 13.35 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Water Hyacinth P550-4 matched across all 13 brands →