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Farrow & Ball String

No. 8 · #D9CBAE · LRV 60.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Soft Suede is a 99% match

String (No. 8) is a light beige from Farrow & Ball with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 60.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Soft Suede (99% match).

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LRV

60.5 · Light

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to String in other brands?

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