ColorplanCord
No.16 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 54 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Cord (No.16) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 54. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Sandy Brown (CC-150), Sherwin-Williams Ramie (SW 6156) and Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09). For trim, try Pointing (No.2003).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 54.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D1C19F |
| RGB | 209, 193, 159 |
| HSL | 41°, 35%, 72% |
About Cord
Cord (No.16) is a mid-tone beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 54, Cord has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cord's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Savage Ground (No.213), it's darker and warmer.
How Cord changes with the light
Cord 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
Cord's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cord 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 Cord can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cord will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cord in real homes
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Cord 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 1.2
Also close: Bracken Biscuit (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Cord questions
What undertone does Cord have?
Cord has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cord's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cord a light or dark color?
Cord has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 54.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 54, Cord has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cord in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Sandy Brown CC-150 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Sherwin-Williams: Ramie SW 6156 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cord?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Cord's undertone.
Where does Cord work best?
Cord works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 54, Cord has visible color without darkening a room much.
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