Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Yucatan P490-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is St Giles Blue (No.280), at ΔE 5.53 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. St Giles Blue is the closest option at ΔE 5.53, 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 St Giles Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.53noticeably different
- LRV
- 30.03Behr is 29
- Hex
- #579DC2#00A0C6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
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.
- Lobster LobsterΔE 6.57 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Chinese Blue No.90ΔE 9.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Yard Blue Yard BlueΔE 9.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.