ColorplanScallop
No.311 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 60 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Scallop (No.311) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Pinky Swear (CSP-340), Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057) and Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
Room Preview
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 59.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D9C8BA |
| RGB | 217, 200, 186 |
| HSL | 27°, 29%, 79% |
About Scallop
Scallop (No.311) is a mid-tone beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 60, Scallop has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Scallop'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 Stirabout (No.300), it's darker and warmer.
How Scallop changes with the light
Scallop 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
Scallop's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Scallop 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 Scallop close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Scallop will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Scallop in real homes
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Scallop 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 1.1
Also close: Charmeuse (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Sand Dollar (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
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Scallop questions
What undertone does Scallop have?
Scallop has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Scallop's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Scallop a light or dark color?
Scallop has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 59.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 60, Scallop has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Scallop in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Pinky Swear CSP-340 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Sherwin-Williams: Malted Milk SW 6057 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Almond Wisp PPU5-12 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Scallop?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Scallop's undertone.
Where does Scallop work best?
Scallop works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 60, Scallop has visible color without darkening a room much.
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