ColorplanOff-White
No.3 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 66 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Off-White (No.3) is a light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Jute (AF-80), Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148) and Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07). 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 | White |
| LRV | 65.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DBD4BF |
| RGB | 219, 212, 191 |
| HSL | 45°, 28%, 80% |
About Off-White
Off-White (No.3) is a light warm white from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 66, Off-White has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Off-White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. Next to Lime White (No.1), it's darker.
How Off-White changes with the light
Off-White 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
Off-White's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Off-White 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 Off-White close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Off-White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Off-White in real homes
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Off-White 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 0.6
Also close: Hidden Cove (ΔE 0.9)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Canvas Tan (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
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Off-White questions
What undertone does Off-White have?
Off-White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Off-White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Off-White a light or dark color?
Off-White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Off-White has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Off-White in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Jute AF-80 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Spanish Sand OR-W07 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Off-White?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Off-White's undertone.
Where does Off-White work best?
Off-White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 66, Off-White has visible color without darkening a room much.
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