Behr to Farrow & Ball
Switching from Behr to Farrow & Ball? Find the closest Farrow & Ball paint to any Behr color — matched by ΔE2000, the perceptual color-difference standard. Popular conversions are below, or convert any Behr color:
Popular Behr → Farrow & Ball conversions
| Behr | Closest Farrow & Ball | Match |
|---|---|---|
Cracked Pepper PPU18-01 | Smelt Black No. G18 | ΔE 2.69 · Very close |
Swiss Coffee 12 | Farrow's White No. 9812 | ΔE 1.60 · Practically the same |
Ultra Pure White 1850 | Wimborne White No. 239 | ΔE 0.44 · Looks identical |
Blank Canvas DC-003 | Ringwold Ground No. 208 | ΔE 1.88 · Practically the same |
Back to Nature S340-4 | Stone White No. 11 | ΔE 6.99 · Different color |
Dolphin Fin PPU18-15 | Lamp Room Gray No. 88 | ΔE 2.72 · Very close |
In the Moment MQ6-49 | Card Room Green No. 79 | ΔE 4.55 · A little different |
Polar Bear 75 | Pointing No. 2003 | ΔE 1.21 · Practically the same |
Silver Drop PPU18-19 | Shadow Gray No. 9904 | ΔE 1.28 · Practically the same |
Blueprint S470-5 | Sloe Blue No. 87 | ΔE 3.14 · Very close |
Dark Navy PPU14-20 | Titmouse Blue No. W24 | ΔE 7.21 · Different color |
Castle Path PPU7-21 | Worsted No. 284 | ΔE 2.49 · Very close |
Wheat Bread PPU7-19 | Turret White No. G2 | ΔE 0.99 · Looks identical |
Smoke Blue PPU14-10 | Selvedge No. 306 | ΔE 0.70 · Looks identical |
Falling Snow OR-W14 | Au Lait No. CB9 | ΔE 1.09 · Practically the same |
Black PPU18-20 | Smelt Black No. G18 | ΔE 9.55 · Different color |
Carbon N520-7 | Pitch Black No. 256 | ΔE 0.70 · Looks identical |
Cameo White PPU7-13 | White Tie No. 2002 | ΔE 0.72 · Looks identical |
Bit of Sugar PPL-93 | White Tie No. 2002 | ΔE 0.80 · Looks identical |
White Truffle MQ3-37 | Slipper Satin No. 2004 | ΔE 1.29 · Practically the same |
Pinch of Tan PPU3-7 | String No. 8 | ΔE 1.89 · Practically the same |
Pewter Mug BNC-22 | Pigeon No. 25 | ΔE 2.89 · Very close |
Granite Boulder N520-5 | Green Smoke No. 47 | ΔE 5.49 · Different color |
Forest Light S380-3 | Saxon Green No. 80 | ΔE 2.64 · Very close |
Calming MQ6-49 | Card Room Green No. 79 | ΔE 4.55 · A little different |
Espresso Beans PPU5-19 | Smelt Black No. G18 | ΔE 7.91 · Different color |
Light French Gray 720E-2 | Shadow Gray No. 9904 | ΔE 1.45 · Practically the same |
Stately Gray 720F-5 | Worsted No. 284 | ΔE 3.06 · Very close |
Coastal Beige MQ3-22 | Fawn No. 10 | ΔE 1.45 · Practically the same |
Egret White OR-W11 | Dimity No. 2008 | ΔE 1.96 · Practically the same |
Will the Farrow & Ball version look the same?
If the ΔE is under 2, almost certainly — most people can't tell two colors with ΔE under 2 apart, even side by side. 2–3.5 is close; above 5 starts to read as a different color. These matches use published hex values, which are approximations of the real paint, so always brush a sample on the wall before you commit.
How To Convert a Behr Color to Farrow & Ball
Converting a Behr paint color to Farrow & Ball takes two steps. First, find the Behr color you want to switch — type its name or code into the search box above, or click the swatch to pick the color by hand. The tool compares it against the full Farrow & Ball deck using ΔE2000, the color-difference standard paint labs rely on, and puts the closest Farrow & Ball equivalent at the top of the list.
For example, the nearest Farrow & Ball match to Behr Cracked Pepper is Smelt Black (No. G18) — a ΔE 2.69 match, close enough to read as the same color on the wall.
Once you have the Farrow & Ball name and code, ask for it at any paint store. Farrow & Ball colors are mixed to order on the same tinting machines, so you can buy the converted color anywhere Farrow & Ball is sold.
Why Convert Behr to Farrow & Ball?
Most people convert Behr to Farrow & Ball for one of a few reasons. The most common is availability — your local store carries Farrow & Ball but not Behr, so matching the color lets you buy it close to home. Others switch because a favorite Behr color was discontinued, because Farrow & Ball runs cheaper for the same shade, or because a contractor only sprays Farrow & Ball and wants the whole job in one line.
Whatever the reason, the goal is the same: get a Farrow & Ball color that looks like the Behr original. Every match on this page is a real, in-stock Farrow & Ball paint, so there is no custom mixing needed to make the swap.
Buying the Farrow & Ball Equivalent
Take the Farrow & Ball color name and code to the paint counter and ask for it in the finish you need — matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss. Finish changes how a color reads, so if you are matching an existing Behr wall, try to use the same sheen.
Buy a sample pot of the Farrow & Ball match first and brush it on the wall next to the Behr original if you still have it. Let it dry fully and look at it in daylight and under your lamps at night before you commit to a full gallon.
Behr to Farrow & Ball conversion — FAQ
Is there a Farrow & Ball equivalent for every Behr color?+
For almost every color, yes. Farrow & Ball carries a deep deck, so most Behr colors land a close Farrow & Ball match — usually under ΔE 2, which looks identical to the eye. A handful of very saturated or specialty Behr colors may only reach a ΔE 3–5 match; in that case, ask the Farrow & Ball counter about a custom tint to your hex.
What is the closest Farrow & Ball color to Behr Cracked Pepper?+
The closest Farrow & Ball match to Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) is Smelt Black (No. G18), a ΔE 2.69 match. You can find the same kind of equivalent for any other Behr color using the search box at the top of this page.
Will Farrow & Ball paint match my existing Behr walls?+
If the ΔE is under 2 it will be very close, but an existing wall may have faded or yellowed over the years. Always brush a Farrow & Ball sample next to the old Behr paint and check it in your room's light before painting the whole wall.
Can I convert Farrow & Ball colors back to Behr?+
Yes — use the Farrow & Ball → Behr converter for the reverse direction. It works the same way, finding the closest Behr color to any Farrow & Ball shade.
Does Behr or Farrow & Ball paint cost less?+
Prices change by region, store, and sale, and the two brands sit in different product lines, so check current pricing at your local store. Many people convert Behr to Farrow & Ball specifically because the Farrow & Ball version of a color comes out cheaper, but it is worth comparing the exact products side by side.
How accurate is this Behr to Farrow & Ball conversion?+
The matches use ΔE2000, the same perceptual color-difference formula paint chemists use to check that two batches came out the same. It is accurate for choosing between real paint formulas, but the hex values are screen approximations — so a sample on the wall is always the final check.