Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Babouche (No.223), at ΔE 7.02 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Babouche is the closest option at ΔE 7.02, 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 Babouche really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.02noticeably different
- LRV
- 56.7Behr is 55
- Hex
- #E8C266#F7B930 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Babouche is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Corngold No.9915ΔE 8.64 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Dutch Orange Dutch OrangeΔE 9.51 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.0 points lower.
- Orangery No.70ΔE 9.80 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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