ColorplanString
No.8 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 60 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball String (No.8) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Hush (AF-95), Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan (SW 6141) and Behr Toasted Cashew (PWN-66). 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 | 60.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D8CBAE |
| RGB | 216, 203, 174 |
| HSL | 41°, 35%, 76% |
About String
String (No.8) is a light beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 60, String has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down String'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 Savage Ground (No.213), it's lighter.
How String changes with the light
String 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
String's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
String 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 String can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
String will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See String in real homes
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String 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Wool Skein (ΔE 2.9)
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String questions
What undertone does String have?
String has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down String's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is String a light or dark color?
String has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 60, String has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to String in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Hush AF-95 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Sherwin-Williams: Softer Tan SW 6141 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Toasted Cashew PWN-66 (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with String?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share String's undertone.
Where does String work best?
String works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 60, String has visible color without darkening a room much.
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