Dried Lavender → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Behr Dried Lavender (PPU16-10), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Dried Lavender
If you love Behr Dried Lavender but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Dried Lavender (PPU16-10) is a medium purple with dusty lavender undertones. A dusty lavender-gray. Lighter than Dusty Lilac. Barely there purple that adds cool sophistication without committing to color. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 52) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Dried Lavender and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Farrow & Ball option is Setting Plaster (No.231) with a Delta E of 3.5, which is a "good match" level match. Setting Plaster is the closest F&B option. Similar character. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Dried Lavender
Setting Plaster is the closest F&B option. Similar character.
| Dried Lavender | Setting Plaster | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 52 | 52 |
| Hex | #C6C2C4 | #D0C3BD |
| Undertone | Dusty Lavender | Warm Plaster Pink |
| Family | Purple | Pink |
Undertone Comparison
Dried Lavender has dusty lavender undertones. A dusty lavender-gray. Lighter than Dusty Lilac. Barely there purple that adds cool sophistication without committing to color.
Setting Plaster has warm plaster pink undertones. A warm pink with the organic quality of wet plaster drying on a wall. One of F&B's most popular pinks. More substantial than Middleton Pink.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Dried Lavender's dusty lavender quality may read differently than Setting Plaster's warm plaster pink character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Dried Lavender in Your Room
The lavender is whisper-soft. In cool light, the purple shows. In warm light, reads as a cool neutral gray.
Setting Plaster in Your Room
The pink is warm and organic. In bright rooms, the plaster-pink quality is distinctive. In dim rooms, reads as a warm, rosy neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Dried Lavender has an LRV of 52, while Setting Plaster has an LRV of 52. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Dried Lavender
Behr recommends Dried Lavender for: bedroom, bathroom, nursery, hallway, living room. With an LRV of 52, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Setting Plaster is recommended for: bedroom, living room, dining room, hallway, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Setting Plaster in the same rooms you planned for Dried Lavender.
Dried Lavender in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Dried Lavender (PPU16-10) is Setting Plaster (No.231) with a Delta E of 3.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Setting Plaster is the closest F&B option. Similar character. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Dried Lavender is a Behr color with dusty lavender undertones and an LRV of 52. Setting Plaster is a Farrow & Ball color with warm plaster pink undertones and an LRV of 52. With a Delta E of 3.5, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.5, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.