Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Wave Crest 540E-1
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Cabbage White (No.269), at ΔE 2.79 — very close.
Cabbage White is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.79 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 Cabbage White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.79very close
- LRV
- 83.39Behr is 79
- Hex
- #E6EDEB#DCE9EA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Cabbage White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sizing No.314ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Borrowed Light No.235ΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 10.2 points lower.
- Pavilion Blue No.252ΔE 5.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.