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Farrow & Ball String

No. 8 · #D9CBAE · LRV ~60.5

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Soft Suede (~99% proximity)

String (No. 8) is a light beige from Farrow & Ball with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 60.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Soft Suede (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to String in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

60.5 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

No. 8

HEX

#D9CBAE

RGB

217, 203, 174

HSL

40°, 36%, 77%

Family

Beiges

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String FAQ

What undertone does String have?

String is a light beige with a strong yellow 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 String?

String has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 60.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to String in other brands?

PPG: Soft Suede (PPG1103-3), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Soft Suede (PPG1103-3), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Oakwood Manor (1095), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Dakota Trail (6008-3B), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Natural Wool (SW 9508), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cochise (DEC761), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Netsuke (HGSW6134), ~95% proximity; Behr: Almond Butter (MQ2-23), ~95% 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 String?

The HEX code of String (No. 8) is #D9CBAE, RGB 217, 203, 174. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.