ColorplanSmoked Trout
No.60 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 41 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Smoked Trout (No.60) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 41. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Broken Arrow (1026), Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe (SW 7038) and Behr Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14). 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 | 40.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BDA794 |
| RGB | 189, 167, 148 |
| HSL | 28°, 24%, 66% |
About Smoked Trout
Smoked Trout (No.60) is a mid-tone beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 41, Smoked Trout has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Smoked Trout's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to London Stone (No.6), it's lighter.
How Smoked Trout changes with the light
Smoked Trout 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
Smoked Trout's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Smoked Trout 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 Smoked Trout can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Smoked Trout will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Smoked Trout in real homes
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Smoked Trout 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 1.9
Also close: Quietude (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Nomadic Desert (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Smoked Trout questions
What undertone does Smoked Trout have?
Smoked Trout has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Smoked Trout's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Smoked Trout a light or dark color?
Smoked Trout has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 41, Smoked Trout has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Smoked Trout in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Broken Arrow 1026 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Sherwin-Williams: Tony Taupe SW 7038 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (very close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Smoked Trout?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Smoked Trout's undertone.
Where does Smoked Trout work best?
Smoked Trout works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 41, Smoked Trout has visible color without darkening a room much.
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