ColorplanOld White
No.4 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 52 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Old White (No.4) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 52. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Greenwich Gate (CSP-170), Sherwin-Williams Skyline Steel (SW 1015) and Behr Sandstone Cliff (750C-3). 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 | 52.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C7BFAB |
| RGB | 199, 191, 171 |
| HSL | 43°, 20%, 73% |
About Old White
Old White (No.4) is a mid-tone beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 52, Old White has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Old 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Stony Ground (No.211); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Old White changes with the light
Old 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
Old White's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Old 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 Old White close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Old White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Old White in real homes
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Old 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
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Tyler Gray (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Loggia (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Old White questions
What undertone does Old White have?
Old White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Old White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Old White a light or dark color?
Old White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 52.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Old White has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Old White in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Greenwich Gate CSP-170 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Sherwin-Williams: Skyline Steel SW 1015 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Sandstone Cliff 750C-3 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Old White?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Old White's undertone.
Where does Old White work best?
Old White works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 52, Old White has visible color without darkening a room much.
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