ColorplanDauphin
No.54 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 22 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Dauphin (No.54) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 22. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Wet Clay (CSP-1045) and Sherwin-Williams Hopsack (SW 6109). 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 | Beige |
| LRV | 22.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #918069 |
| RGB | 145, 128, 105 |
| HSL | 35°, 16%, 49% |
About Dauphin
Dauphin (No.54) is a deep beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 22, Dauphin 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 Dauphin'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. Next to Mouse's Back (No.40), it's darker and warmer.
How Dauphin changes with the light
Dauphin 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
Dauphin's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dauphin 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 Dauphin can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Dauphin will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Dauphin in real homes
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Dauphin 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 1.3
Also close: Taupe Fedora (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Studio Taupe (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Dauphin questions
What undertone does Dauphin have?
Dauphin has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dauphin's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dauphin a light or dark color?
Dauphin has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Dauphin 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 Dauphin in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Wet Clay CSP-1045 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 6.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dauphin?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Dauphin's undertone.
Where does Dauphin work best?
Dauphin works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 22, Dauphin 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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