Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Windjammer 550B-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is St Giles Blue (No.280), at ΔE 4.57 — close.
St Giles Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.57 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 St Giles Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.57close
- LRV
- 30.03Behr is 35
- Hex
- #579DC2#41AAD7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if St Giles Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bay Area Blue No.9815ΔE 7.85 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Lobster LobsterΔE 7.97 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Chinese Blue No.90ΔE 10.29 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.6 points lower.