Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Watery HDC-CT-26
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Powder Blue (No.23), at ΔE 3.34 — very close.
Powder Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.34 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 Powder Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.34very close
- LRV
- 47.05Behr is 49
- Hex
- #A7BBB4#AEBDBB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Powder Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ancona Blue No.9805ΔE 3.95 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Light Blue No.22ΔE 4.12 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Green Blue No.84ΔE 4.45 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.