Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Wipeout 540D-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sloe Blue (No.87), at ΔE 6.47 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Sloe Blue is the closest option at ΔE 6.47, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Sloe Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.47noticeably different
- LRV
- 17.56Behr is 19
- Hex
- #5B7984#3E8094 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sloe Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vardo No.288ΔE 6.83 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Yard Blue Yard BlueΔE 7.90 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Belvedere Blue No.215ΔE 8.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.