ColorplanClunch
No.2009 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 72 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Clunch (No.2009) is a light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 72. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Maritime White (OC-5), Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568) and Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11). 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 | White |
| LRV | 71.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E3DCCB |
| RGB | 227, 220, 203 |
| HSL | 43°, 30%, 84% |
About Clunch
Clunch (No.2009) is a light warm white from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 72, Clunch reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Clunch's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. Next to School House White (No.291), it's warmer.
How Clunch changes with the light
Clunch has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Clunch's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Clunch 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 Clunch close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Clunch will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Clunch in real homes
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Clunch 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 0.6
Also close: Maritime White (ΔE 0.6)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Natural Choice (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Clunch questions
What undertone does Clunch have?
Clunch has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Clunch's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Clunch a light or dark color?
Clunch has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 71.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 72, Clunch reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Clunch in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Maritime White OC-5 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Sherwin-Williams: Neutral Ground SW 7568 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Behr: Cotton Knit PPU7-11 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Clunch?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Clunch's undertone.
Where does Clunch work best?
Clunch works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 72, Clunch reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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