Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Whispering Waterfall BL-W06
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pavilion Blue (No.252), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Pavilion Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Pavilion Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 77.66Behr is 78
- Hex
- #E0E6DD#E3E6DB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Pavilion Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- James White No.2010ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Pale Powder No.204ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.1 points lower.
- Au Lait Au LaitΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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