ColorplanHopper Head
No.305 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 9 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Hopper Head (No.305) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Westcott Navy (1624), Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674) and Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 8.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #505456 |
| RGB | 80, 84, 86 |
| HSL | 200°, 4%, 33% |
About Hopper Head
Hopper Head (No.305) is a very dark neutral gray from Farrow & Ball with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 9, Hopper Head absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Hopper Head stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Railings (No.31), it's lighter.
How Hopper Head changes with the light
Hopper Head is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Hopper Head will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Hopper Head will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Hopper Head from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Hopper Head looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Hopper Head in real homes
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Hopper Head 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 1.2
Also close: Deep Space (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.8
Also close: Rock Bottom (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
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Hopper Head questions
What undertone does Hopper Head have?
Hopper Head is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Hopper Head stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Hopper Head a light or dark color?
Hopper Head has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Hopper Head absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Hopper Head in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Westcott Navy 1624 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn SW 7674 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Cracked Pepper PPU18-01 (very close, ΔE 1.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hopper Head?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Hopper Head's undertone.
Where does Hopper Head work best?
Hopper Head works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Hopper Head absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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