ColorplanTallow
No.203 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 84 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 84. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore White Mountains (906), Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 83.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F6EBD5 |
| RGB | 246, 235, 213 |
| HSL | 40°, 65%, 90% |
About Tallow
Tallow (No.203) is a very light warm white from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 84, Tallow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tallow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. Next to New White (No.59), it's lighter.
How Tallow changes with the light
Tallow is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Tallow's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Tallow 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 Tallow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Tallow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Tallow in real homes
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Tallow 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 0.5
Also close: Desolate (ΔE 0.7)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Tallow questions
What undertone does Tallow have?
Tallow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tallow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Tallow a light or dark color?
Tallow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 83.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, Tallow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Tallow in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: White Mountains 906 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (very close, ΔE 2.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tallow?
Tallow is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Tallow work best?
Tallow works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 84, Tallow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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