ColorplanFowler Pink
No.39 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 43 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Fowler Pink (No.39) is a mid-tone pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 43. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Milk and Honey (AF-210), Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan (SW 0069) and Behr Canyon Dusk (S210-4). For trim, try Tailor Tack (No.302).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 43.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D6A686 |
| RGB | 214, 166, 134 |
| HSL | 24°, 49%, 68% |
About Fowler Pink
Fowler Pink (No.39) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Farrow & Ball that leans peach. With an LRV of 43, Fowler Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fowler Pink'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, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. Next to Fake Tan (No.9912), it's warmer.
How Fowler Pink changes with the light
Fowler Pink 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
Fowler Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Fowler Pink 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 Fowler Pink can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Fowler Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Fowler Pink in real homes
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Fowler Pink 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 1.1
Also close: Casabella (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Fowler Pink questions
What undertone does Fowler Pink have?
Fowler Pink has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fowler Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fowler Pink a light or dark color?
Fowler Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 43.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 43, Fowler Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Fowler Pink in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Milk and Honey AF-210 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Sherwin-Williams: Rose Tan SW 0069 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fowler Pink?
Try Tailor Tack (No.302) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Fowler Pink's undertone.
Where does Fowler Pink work best?
Fowler Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 43, Fowler Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
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