ColorplanSavage Ground
No.213 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 57 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Savage Ground (No.213) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige (HC-45), Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan (SW 6141) and Behr Toasted Cashew (PWN-66). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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 | Beige |
| LRV | 56.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5C5A9 |
| RGB | 213, 197, 169 |
| HSL | 38°, 34%, 75% |
About Savage Ground
Savage Ground (No.213) is a mid-tone beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 57, Savage Ground has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Savage Ground'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. Next to String (No.8), it's darker.
How Savage Ground changes with the light
Savage Ground 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
Savage Ground's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Savage Ground 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 Savage Ground can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Savage Ground will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Savage Ground in real homes
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Savage Ground 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: Putnam Ivory (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Ramie (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Savage Ground questions
What undertone does Savage Ground have?
Savage Ground has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Savage Ground's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Savage Ground a light or dark color?
Savage Ground has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Savage Ground has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Savage Ground in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Shaker Beige HC-45 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Sherwin-Williams: Softer Tan SW 6141 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Toasted Cashew PWN-66 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Savage Ground?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Savage Ground's undertone.
Where does Savage Ground work best?
Savage Ground works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 57, Savage Ground has visible color without darkening a room much.
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