What is the HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Shadow White?

The exact hexadecimal code for Farrow & Ball Shadow White (No. 272) is #DDD7CA. Its sRGB values are R: 221, G: 215, B: 202.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Shadow White?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Farrow & Ball Shadow White is 68. This makes it a light, luminous color that bounces significant natural light.

What is the best cheap dupe for Farrow & Ball Shadow White?

The best budget match for Farrow & Ball Shadow White is Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07) with a 96.7% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 1.22), saving $97 per gallon.

What undertones does Shadow White have?

Farrow & Ball Shadow White features Linen Off-White, Muted Bone, Warm Plaster undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Farrow & BallCode: No. 272Whites & Off-Whites

Shadow White

Takes its name from the soft shadow cast by white light. A gentle, quiet neutral with zero yellow that feels effortless.

Dominant Undertones:

Linen Off-WhiteMuted BoneWarm Plaster

Est. Price: $145/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

68/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$97/gal

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Shadow White

HEX: #DDD7CA • LRV: 68

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🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

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

Hexadecimal

#DDD7CA

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

221, 215, 202

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

68%

Reflects Light

HSL

41°, 22%, 83%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,3,9,13

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

luxury

$145/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Shadow White

CIEDE2000 Ranked

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

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$970 (10 gal)

#1Behr Alternative

96.7% Match

Shadow White

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Spanish Sand

Behr (OR-W07)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $97 per gallon

67% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):1.22

LRV Comparison:68 vs 67

"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#2Benjamin Moore Alternative

96.6% Match

Shadow White

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Edgecomb Gray

Benjamin Moore (HC-173)

$94/gal

💰 Saves $51 per gallon

35% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):1.27

LRV Comparison:68 vs 63.1

"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

#3Behr Alternative

93.9% Match

Shadow White

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Silver Drop

Behr (790E-2)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $97 per gallon

67% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):1.75

LRV Comparison:68 vs 67

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#4Sherwin-Williams Alternative

93.6% Match

Shadow White

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Drift of Mist

Sherwin-Williams (SW 9166)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):1.81

LRV Comparison:68 vs 69

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

Shadow White 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	Drift of Mist	SW 9166	93.6%	1.81	$82	View Specs
Benjamin Moore	Edgecomb Gray	HC-173	96.6%	1.27	$94	View Specs
Behr	Spanish Sand	OR-W07	96.7%	1.22	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Shiplap	JG-01	73%	6.44	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Swiss Coffee	7002-16	85%	3.59	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Shadow White

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 Shadow White. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Shadow White in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow White

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Shadow White?

The official hexadecimal color code is #DDD7CA. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 221, Green: 215, Blue: 202.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Shadow White?

Shadow White has an LRV of 68. Because its LRV is above 60, it reflects considerable natural daylight and works wonders in dimly lit, north-facing rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Shadow White?

The closest budget alternative is Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07), scoring a 96.7% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $97 per gallon.