ColorplanDuster
No.319 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 35 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Duster (No.319) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 35. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Toasted Almond (1098). For trim, try Pointing (No.2003).
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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 | 35.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BA9C69 |
| RGB | 186, 156, 105 |
| HSL | 38°, 37%, 57% |
About Duster
Duster (No.319) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Farrow & Ball that leans yellow. With an LRV of 35, Duster 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 Duster'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 India Yellow (No.66), it's cooler and more muted.
How Duster changes with the light
Duster 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
Duster's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Duster 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 Duster can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Duster will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Duster in real homes
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Duster 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 2.0
Also close: Scrivener Gold (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 9.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Duster questions
What undertone does Duster have?
Duster has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Duster's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Duster a light or dark color?
Duster has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Duster 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 Duster in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Toasted Almond 1098 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (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 Duster?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Duster's undertone.
Where does Duster work best?
Duster works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 35, Duster 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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