Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Weathered Sandstone 290E-1
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dimity (No.2008), at ΔE 3.13 — very close.
Dimity is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.13 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 Dimity really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.13very close
- LRV
- 76.05Behr is 73
- Hex
- #EAE1D3#ECDCCA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Dimity is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ringwold Ground No.208ΔE 3.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Single Cream No.9901ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.4 points lower.
- Blanc De Treillage Blanc De TreillageΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Weathered Sandstone 290E-1 matched across all 13 brands →