Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Yacht Blue S490-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Chinese Blue (No.90), at ΔE 3.38 — very close.
Chinese Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.38 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 Chinese Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.38very close
- LRV
- 26.37Behr is 30
- Hex
- #6A92A6#679BB3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Chinese Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- St Giles Blue No.280ΔE 3.81 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Yard Blue Yard BlueΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Stone Blue No.86ΔE 4.78 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.