In The Moment → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Behr In The Moment (T18-15), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for In The Moment
If you love Behr In The Moment 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.
In The Moment (T18-15) is a medium-dark green with muted teal undertones. Behr's 2018 Color of the Year. A muted teal that balances green and blue. Serene and sophisticated. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 32) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between In The Moment 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.
Honestly, Farrow & Ball does not have a perfect equivalent for In The Moment. The closest option is Oval Room Blue (No.85) with a Delta E of 5.8, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Oval Room Blue has similar depth but is more blue. In The Moment's teal character sits between blue and green. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Farrow & Ball store.
Farrow & Ball Matches for In The Moment
Oval Room Blue has similar depth but is more blue. In The Moment's teal character sits between blue and green.
| In The Moment | Oval Room Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 32 | 15 |
| Hex | #A6B1AA | #758C8F |
| Undertone | Muted Teal | Rich Blue-Green |
| Family | Green | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
In The Moment has muted teal undertones. Behr's 2018 Color of the Year. A muted teal that balances green and blue. Serene and sophisticated.
Oval Room Blue has rich blue-green undertones. A sophisticated, muted teal-blue named for the oval rooms in Georgian architecture. More blue than Inchyra Blue, more green than a navy. One of F&B's most distinctive and beloved colors.
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. In The Moment's muted teal quality may read differently than Oval Room Blue's rich blue-green 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
In The Moment in Your Room
Shifts between green and blue with light. Always calming and natural.
Oval Room Blue in Your Room
In bright natural light, the teal-blue quality is striking and beautiful. In dim rooms, it reads as a moody dark teal-gray. Under warm light, the green emerges. Under cool light, the blue dominates. A chameleon color that rewards attention.
LRV and Brightness
In The Moment has an LRV of 32, while Oval Room Blue has an LRV of 15. That means In The Moment reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, In The Moment will make the space feel brighter and more open than Oval Room Blue. If you are switching to the Farrow & Ball option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for In The Moment
Behr recommends In The Moment for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, office, accent wall. With an LRV of 32, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Oval Room Blue is recommended for: living room, dining room, bedroom, accent wall, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Oval Room Blue in the same rooms you planned for In The Moment.
In The Moment in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for In The Moment (T18-15) is Oval Room Blue (No.85) with a Delta E of 5.8, which rates as a "approximate" match. Oval Room Blue has similar depth but is more blue. In The Moment's teal character sits between blue and green. 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. In The Moment is a Behr color with muted teal undertones and an LRV of 32. Oval Room Blue is a Farrow & Ball color with rich blue-green undertones and an LRV of 15. With a Delta E of 5.8, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 5.8, 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.