Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Wave Of Grain S290-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Marmelo (No.316), at ΔE 5.63 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Marmelo is the closest option at ΔE 5.63, 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 Marmelo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.63noticeably different
- LRV
- 19.46Behr is 21
- Hex
- #A36E4C#A0764A in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Marmelo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tack Room Door Tack Room DoorΔE 6.75 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Wet Sand No.46ΔE 8.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.4 points higher.
- Dauphin No.54ΔE 9.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wave Of Grain S290-7 matched across all 13 brands →