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Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown

No. 255 · #504A4A · LRV 7.1

Compare with other brands: Valspar Bittersweet Molasses is a 98% match

Tanner's Brown (No. 255) is a deep warm gray from Farrow & Ball with a subtle pink undertone. Its LRV is about 7.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Bittersweet Molasses (98% match).

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LRV

7.1 · Very dark

Undertone

Pink · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

No. 255

HEX

#504A4A

RGB

80, 74, 74

HSL

0°, 4%, 30%

Family

Grays

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Tanner's Brown FAQ

What undertone does Tanner's Brown have?

Tanner's Brown is a deep warm gray with a subtle pink undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Tanner's Brown?

Tanner's Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Tanner's Brown in other brands?

Valspar: Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Black Bean (DE6385), 97%; Behr: Private Black (N530-7), 97%; PPG: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), 97%; Glidden: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Deep Caviar (2130-20), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Metropolis (SW 9575), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Black Fox (HGSW7020), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Tanner's Brown?

The HEX code of Tanner's Brown (No. 255) is #504A4A, RGB 80, 74, 74. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.