ColorplanDibber
No.312 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 18 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Dibber (No.312) is a very dark beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 18. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Pine Grove (511). For trim, try All White (No.2005).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 18.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7E775B |
| RGB | 126, 119, 91 |
| HSL | 48°, 16%, 43% |
About Dibber
Dibber (No.312) is a very dark beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 18, Dibber absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dibber'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 Broccoli Brown (No.198), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Dibber changes with the light
Dibber 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
Dibber's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dibber 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 Dibber can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Dibber will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Dibber in real homes
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Dibber 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 0.4
Also close: Pining for You (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Dried Thyme (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Ecological (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Dibber questions
What undertone does Dibber have?
Dibber has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dibber's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dibber a light or dark color?
Dibber has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 18, Dibber absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dibber in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Pine Grove 511 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.4); Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Behr: Secret Meadow S360-6 (closest available, ΔE 6.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dibber?
Try All White (No.2005) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Farrow & Ball white that shares Dibber's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Dibber work best?
Dibber works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 18, Dibber absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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