Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Wheat Bread 720C-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Elephant's Breath (No.229), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Elephant's Breath is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Elephant's Breath really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 52.22Behr is 56
- Hex
- #C7BEB3#CDC4B7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Elephant's Breath is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Drop Cloth No.283ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Stirabout No.300ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 7.3 points higher.
- Roasted Macadamia Roasted MacadamiaΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.