ColorplanNaperon
No.315 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 42 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Naperon (No.315) is a mid-tone pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Farmer's Market (054), Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan (SW 0069) and Behr Canyon Dusk (S210-4). For trim, try Tailor Tack (No.302).
Room Preview
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 | Pink |
| LRV | 42.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D7A287 |
| RGB | 215, 162, 135 |
| HSL | 20°, 50%, 69% |
About Naperon
Naperon (No.315) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Farrow & Ball that leans peach. With an LRV of 42, Naperon has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Naperon'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. It's very close to Fowler Pink (No.39); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
History of Naperon
“Inspired by the origins of the word apron, this is a familiar clay colour with a well-loved feel.”
Source: Naperon, Farrow & Ball
How Naperon changes with the light
Naperon 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
Naperon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Naperon 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 Naperon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Naperon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Naperon in real homes
Photos people have shared of Naperon in their own rooms. Opens Instagram or Pinterest in a new tab.
Naperon 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 2.4
Also close: Baker's Dozen (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Persimmon (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Naperon questions
What undertone does Naperon have?
Naperon has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Naperon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Naperon a light or dark color?
Naperon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Naperon has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Naperon in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Farmer's Market 054 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Sherwin-Williams: Rose Tan SW 0069 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Naperon?
Try Tailor Tack (No.302) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Naperon's undertone.
Where does Naperon work best?
Naperon works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 42, Naperon has visible color without darkening a room much.
Planning more than one room?
Build a whole-house palette and share it with your contractor. Free.