Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Wild Stallion ECC-54-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Etruscan Red (No.56), at ΔE 4.21 — close.
Etruscan Red is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.21 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 Etruscan Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.21close
- LRV
- 11.24Behr is 11
- Hex
- #805348#7C5644 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Farrow & Ball publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Etruscan Red reads slightly darker than Wild Stallion in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Etruscan Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wainscot No.55ΔE 6.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Deep Reddish Brown Deep Reddish BrownΔE 7.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Singed Red Singed RedΔE 8.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wild Stallion ECC-54-3 matched across all 13 brands →