ColorplanFawn
No.10 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 51 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Fawn (No.10) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Market Square Shell (CW-30), Sherwin-Williams Ramie (SW 6156) and Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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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 | 51.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C7BDA4 |
| RGB | 199, 189, 164 |
| HSL | 43°, 24%, 71% |
About Fawn
Fawn (No.10) is a mid-tone beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 51, Fawn has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fawn'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 Old White (No.4), it's warmer.
How Fawn changes with the light
Fawn 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
Fawn's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Fawn 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 Fawn close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Fawn will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Fawn in real homes
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Fawn 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 0.8
Also close: Make Believe (ΔE 0.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Fawn questions
What undertone does Fawn have?
Fawn has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fawn's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fawn a light or dark color?
Fawn has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Fawn has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Fawn in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Market Square Shell CW-30 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Sherwin-Williams: Ramie SW 6156 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fawn?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Fawn's undertone.
Where does Fawn work best?
Fawn works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 51, Fawn has visible color without darkening a room much.
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