ColorplanCharlotte's Locks
No.268 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 22 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks (No.268) is a deep orange with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 22. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange (2170-20). For trim, try Middleton Pink (No.245).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Orange |
| LRV | 21.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CF5E3E |
| RGB | 207, 94, 62 |
| HSL | 13°, 60%, 53% |
About Charlotte's Locks
Charlotte's Locks (No.268) is a deep, bold orange from Farrow & Ball that leans pink. With an LRV of 22, Charlotte's Locks absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Charlotte's Locks's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. Next to Loggia (No.232), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Charlotte's Locks changes with the light
Charlotte's Locks has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Charlotte's Locks's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Charlotte's Locks will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Charlotte's Locks can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Charlotte's Locks will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Charlotte's Locks in real homes
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Charlotte's Locks equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Racing Orange (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 8.4
Also close: Coral Clay (ΔE 10.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.7
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 19.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Charlotte's Locks questions
What undertone does Charlotte's Locks have?
Charlotte's Locks has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Charlotte's Locks's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Charlotte's Locks a light or dark color?
Charlotte's Locks has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 21.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Charlotte's Locks absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Charlotte's Locks in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Tropical Orange 2170-20 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay SW 7701 (closest available, ΔE 8.4); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 12.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Charlotte's Locks?
Try Middleton Pink (No.245) on trim and Tailor Tack (No.302) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Charlotte's Locks's undertone.
Where does Charlotte's Locks work best?
Charlotte's Locks works well in living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 22, Charlotte's Locks absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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