Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Waterscape 530F-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Stone Blue (No.86), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Stone Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Stone Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 27.64Behr is 29
- Hex
- #7295A1#7C97A1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Stone Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Berrington Blue No.14ΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Selvedge No.306ΔE 3.78 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Chinese Blue No.90ΔE 4.69 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.