ColorplanChemise
No.216 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 29 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Chemise (No.216) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 29. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Gothic Arch (CSP-80), Sherwin-Williams Dovetail (SW 7018) and Behr Elephant Skin (PPU18-16). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 28.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #989188 |
| RGB | 152, 145, 136 |
| HSL | 34°, 7%, 56% |
About Chemise
Chemise (No.216) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 29, Chemise 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 Chemise's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Charleston Gray (No.243); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Chemise changes with the light
Chemise has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Chemise will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Chemise will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Chemise close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Chemise will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Chemise in real homes
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Chemise 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
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Graystone (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Fashion Gray (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
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Chemise questions
What undertone does Chemise have?
Chemise has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chemise's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Chemise a light or dark color?
Chemise has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 28.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 29, Chemise 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 Chemise in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Gothic Arch CSP-80 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail SW 7018 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (very close, ΔE 1.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chemise?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Chemise's undertone.
Where does Chemise work best?
Chemise works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 29, Chemise 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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