Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Well Bred Brown MQ2-05
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Wainscot (No.55), at ΔE 6.28 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Wainscot is the closest option at ΔE 6.28, 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 Wainscot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.28noticeably different
- LRV
- 13.83Behr is 10
- Hex
- #7D634E#6B5446 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Wainscot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- London Clay No.244ΔE 7.90 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Salon Drab No.290ΔE 8.32 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Deep Reddish Brown Deep Reddish BrownΔE 8.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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