Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Whipped Mint MQ3-20
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Middle Ground (No.209), at ΔE 3.96 — close.
Middle Ground is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.96 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 Middle Ground really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.96close
- LRV
- 58.38Behr is 69
- Hex
- #BCCDC5#C7DDD6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.6 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Middle Ground is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Teresa's Green No.236ΔE 4.60 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.1 points lower.
- Pale Powder No.204ΔE 6.41 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Pavilion Blue No.252ΔE 6.59 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.7 points higher.