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Farrow & Ball Old White

No. 4 · #C6BFAC · LRV 52.2

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Serene Thought is a 98% match

Old White (No. 4) is a mid-tone beige from Farrow & Ball with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 52.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Serene Thought (98% match).

Compare Old White with other brands

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LRV

52.2 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

No. 4

HEX

#C6BFAC

RGB

198, 191, 172

HSL

44°, 19%, 73%

Family

Beiges

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Old White FAQ

What undertone does Old White have?

Old White is a mid-tone beige with a moderate yellow 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 Old White?

Old White has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 52.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Old White in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Serene Thought (DE6234), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Greenwich Gate (CSP-170), 98%; Valspar: Snake Charmer (8004-23B), 97%; Glidden: Hideaway (PPG14-26), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Naturel (SW 7542), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naturel (HGSW7542), 97%; PPG: Hideaway (PPG14-26), 96%; Behr: Dune Grass (N340-2), 96%. 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 Old White?

The HEX code of Old White (No. 4) is #C6BFAC, RGB 198, 191, 172. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.