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Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown

No. 255 · #504A4A · LRV ~7.1

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Bittersweet Molasses (~98% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Tanner's Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Valspar: Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black Bean (DE6385), ~97% proximity; Behr: Private Black (N530-7), ~97% proximity; PPG: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Deep Caviar (2130-20), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Metropolis (SW 9575), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Black Fox (HGSW7020), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.