Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Wild Porcini 250E-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Archive (No.227), at ΔE 2.32 — very close.
Archive is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.32 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 Archive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.32very close
- LRV
- 57.36Behr is 55
- Hex
- #D6C5B0#D6C0AA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Archive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Setting Plaster No.231ΔE 2.59 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Oxford Stone No.264ΔE 3.35 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Scallop No.311ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.