ColorplanPantalon
No.221 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 13 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Pantalon (No.221) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Cabin Fever (1540) and Sherwin-Williams Thunderous (SW 6201). 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 | 13.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6E6656 |
| RGB | 110, 102, 86 |
| HSL | 40°, 12%, 38% |
About Pantalon
Pantalon (No.221) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 13, Pantalon absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pantalon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Salon Drab (No.290); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pantalon changes with the light
Pantalon 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
Pantalon will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Pantalon 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 Pantalon from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Pantalon will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Pantalon in real homes
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Pantalon 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 0.9
Also close: Dash of Pepper (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.0
Also close: Dark Granite (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Pantalon questions
What undertone does Pantalon have?
Pantalon has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pantalon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pantalon a light or dark color?
Pantalon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Pantalon absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Pantalon in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Cabin Fever 1540 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Sherwin-Williams: Thunderous SW 6201 (close, ΔE 4.6); Behr: Mountain Olive N350-7A (closest available, ΔE 5.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pantalon?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Pantalon's undertone.
Where does Pantalon work best?
Pantalon works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Pantalon absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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