Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr White 52
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Wevet (No.273), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Wevet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Wevet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 83.13Behr is 83
- Hex
- #ECEBE9#EBEBE6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Wevet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Strong White No.2001ΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Salt SaltΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- All White No.2005ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 8.9 points higher.