What is the HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster?

The exact hexadecimal code for Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No. 231) is #D9BDB0. Its sRGB values are R: 217, G: 189, B: 176.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Setting Plaster?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster is 48. This makes it a balanced mid-tone color suitable for whole-house applications.

What is the best cheap dupe for Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster?

The best budget match for Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster is Valspar Vintage Rose (1004-9C) with a 68.5% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 7.72), saving $101 per gallon.

What undertones does Setting Plaster have?

Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster features Soft Peach, Terracotta Dust, Earthy Pink undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Farrow & BallCode: No. 231Warm Tones

Setting Plaster

Evokes the warm glow of freshly applied raw plaster. Imparts a soothing, flattering glow to bedrooms and living spaces.

Dominant Undertones:

Soft PeachTerracotta DustEarthy Pink

Est. Price: $145/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

48/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$101/gal

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Setting Plaster

HEX: #D9BDB0 • LRV: 48

⚡ Side-by-Side:Setting Plaster vs Vintage Rose Dupe

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🛋️ Interactive Room VisualizerLive Simulation

See Setting Plaster on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.

Setting Plaster#D9BDB0

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#D9BDB0

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

217, 189, 176

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

48%

Absorbs Light

HSL

19°, 35%, 77%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,13,19,15

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

luxury

$145/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Setting Plaster

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$1010 (10 gal)

#1Valspar Alternative

68.5% Match

Setting Plaster

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Vintage Rose

Valspar (1004-9C)

$44/gal

💰 Saves $101 per gallon

70% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):7.72

LRV Comparison:48 vs 37

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Lowe's

#2Sherwin-Williams Alternative

67.7% Match

Setting Plaster

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Kilim Beige

Sherwin-Williams (SW 6106)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):7.94

LRV Comparison:48 vs 57

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#3Sherwin-Williams Alternative

64.9% Match

Setting Plaster

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Accessible Beige

Sherwin-Williams (SW 7036)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):8.74

LRV Comparison:48 vs 58

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#4Behr Alternative

63.8% Match

Setting Plaster

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Even Better Beige

Behr (DC-010)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $97 per gallon

67% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):9.06

LRV Comparison:48 vs 58

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

Setting Plaster Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Kilim Beige	SW 6106	67.7%	7.94	$82	View Specs
Benjamin Moore	Collingwood	OC-28	60%	10.59	$94	View Specs
Behr	Even Better Beige	DC-010	63.8%	9.06	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Shiplap	JG-01	60%	15.22	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Vintage Rose	1004-9C	68.5%	7.72	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Setting Plaster

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Setting Plaster in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Setting Plaster

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster?

The official hexadecimal color code is #D9BDB0. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 217, Green: 189, Blue: 176.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Setting Plaster?

Setting Plaster has an LRV of 48. Its mid-tone LRV gives it stability, making it an ideal whole-house paint that will not wash out in bright sunlight.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Setting Plaster?

The closest budget alternative is Valspar Vintage Rose (1004-9C), scoring a 68.5% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $101 per gallon.