Farrow & Ball to Behr
Switching from Farrow & Ball to Behr? Find the closest Behr paint to any Farrow & Ball color — matched by ΔE2000, the perceptual color-difference standard. Popular conversions are below, or convert any Farrow & Ball color:
Popular Farrow & Ball → Behr conversions
| Farrow & Ball | Closest Behr | Match |
|---|---|---|
Hague Blue No. 30 | Black Sable 730F-7 | ΔE 3.95 · A little different |
Pitch Black No. 256 | Beluga 770F-7 | ΔE 7.28 · Different color |
Down Pipe No. 26 | Maximum Gray QE-62 | ΔE 1.79 · Practically the same |
Elephant's Breath No. 229 | Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 | ΔE 1.26 · Practically the same |
Cornforth White No. 228 | Gratifying Gray DC-008 | ΔE 1.45 · Practically the same |
Ammonite No. 274 | Washed Khaki UL170-8 | ΔE 1.22 · Practically the same |
Strong White No. 2001 | Canvas Luggage N300-2 | ΔE 0.22 · Looks identical |
All White No. 2005 | YL-W12 YL-W12 | ΔE 0.51 · Looks identical |
Stiffkey Blue No. 281 | Starless Night PPU14-20 | ΔE 2.00 · Very close |
Setting Plaster No. 231 | Comforting ICC-42 | ΔE 0.76 · Looks identical |
Inchyra Blue No. 289 | Dark Ash 770F-5 | ΔE 4.29 · A little different |
Studio Green No. 93 | Black Bean 790D-7 | ΔE 2.28 · Very close |
Mole's Breath No. 276 | Laurel Oak ECC-41-3 | ΔE 1.79 · Practically the same |
Skimming Stone No. 241 | Aged Beige PPU7-09 | ΔE 1.53 · Practically the same |
Pavilion Gray No. 242 | Old Celadon PPU25-05 | ΔE 0.45 · Looks identical |
Off-Black No. 57 | Limousine Leather MQ5-05 | ΔE 2.02 · Very close |
Railings No. 31 | Madison Avenue QE-64 | ΔE 1.54 · Practically the same |
Plummett No. 272 | Wood Ash N360-5A | ΔE 3.67 · A little different |
Wevet No. 273 | Lucky Potato T11-20 | ΔE 0.00 · Looks identical |
Pointing No. 2003 | Miami Weiss T14-3 | ΔE 1.09 · Practically the same |
Slipper Satin No. 2004 | Silky Bamboo PPU8-14 | ΔE 1.18 · Practically the same |
Dimity No. 2008 | Stucco White BXC-50 | ΔE 0.45 · Looks identical |
Dead Salmon No. 28 | California Stucco ECC-57-1 | ΔE 1.13 · Practically the same |
French Gray No. 18 | Garden Promenade HDC-AC-18 | ΔE 0.83 · Looks identical |
Lamp Room Gray No. 88 | Grayve-Yard T11-1 | ΔE 1.09 · Practically the same |
Card Room Green No. 79 | Sage Green ICC-77 | ΔE 1.15 · Practically the same |
Calke Green No. 34 | Mocha Accent 720D-5 | ΔE 2.55 · Very close |
Mizzle No. 266 | Simply Sage PPU10-16 | ΔE 1.73 · Practically the same |
Borrowed Light No. 235 | Curio MQ3-22 | ΔE 0.23 · Looks identical |
Pigeon No. 25 | Rustic Taupe N200-4 | ΔE 0.83 · Looks identical |
Will the Behr 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 Farrow & Ball Color to Behr
Converting a Farrow & Ball paint color to Behr takes two steps. First, find the Farrow & Ball 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 Behr deck using ΔE2000, the color-difference standard paint labs rely on, and puts the closest Behr equivalent at the top of the list.
For example, the nearest Behr match to Farrow & Ball Hague Blue is Black Sable (730F-7) — a ΔE 3.95 match, close enough to read as the same color on the wall.
Once you have the Behr name and code, ask for it at any paint store. Behr colors are mixed to order on the same tinting machines, so you can buy the converted color anywhere Behr is sold.
Why Convert Farrow & Ball to Behr?
Most people convert Farrow & Ball to Behr for one of a few reasons. The most common is availability — your local store carries Behr but not Farrow & Ball, so matching the color lets you buy it close to home. Others switch because a favorite Farrow & Ball color was discontinued, because Behr runs cheaper for the same shade, or because a contractor only sprays Behr and wants the whole job in one line.
Whatever the reason, the goal is the same: get a Behr color that looks like the Farrow & Ball original. Every match on this page is a real, in-stock Behr paint, so there is no custom mixing needed to make the swap.
Buying the Behr Equivalent
Take the Behr 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 Farrow & Ball wall, try to use the same sheen.
Buy a sample pot of the Behr match first and brush it on the wall next to the Farrow & Ball 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.
Farrow & Ball to Behr conversion — FAQ
Is there a Behr equivalent for every Farrow & Ball color?+
For almost every color, yes. Behr carries a deep deck, so most Farrow & Ball colors land a close Behr match — usually under ΔE 2, which looks identical to the eye. A handful of very saturated or specialty Farrow & Ball colors may only reach a ΔE 3–5 match; in that case, ask the Behr counter about a custom tint to your hex.
What is the closest Behr color to Farrow & Ball Hague Blue?+
The closest Behr match to Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No. 30) is Black Sable (730F-7), a ΔE 3.95 match. You can find the same kind of equivalent for any other Farrow & Ball color using the search box at the top of this page.
Will Behr paint match my existing Farrow & Ball 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 Behr sample next to the old Farrow & Ball paint and check it in your room's light before painting the whole wall.
Can I convert Behr colors back to Farrow & Ball?+
Yes — use the Behr → Farrow & Ball converter for the reverse direction. It works the same way, finding the closest Farrow & Ball color to any Behr shade.
Does Farrow & Ball or Behr 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 Farrow & Ball to Behr specifically because the Behr version of a color comes out cheaper, but it is worth comparing the exact products side by side.
How accurate is this Farrow & Ball to Behr 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.