ColorplanTempleton Pink
No.303 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 47 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Templeton Pink (No.303) is a mid-tone pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 47. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Deer Field (1159), Sherwin-Williams Nomadic Desert (SW 6107) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). 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 | Pink |
| LRV | 46.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDB19D |
| RGB | 205, 177, 157 |
| HSL | 25°, 32%, 71% |
About Templeton Pink
Templeton Pink (No.303) is a mid-tone pink from Farrow & Ball with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 47, Templeton Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Templeton Pink'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, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. Next to Smoked Trout (No.60), it's lighter and warmer.
How Templeton Pink changes with the light
Templeton Pink 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
Templeton Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Templeton Pink 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 Templeton Pink can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Templeton Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Templeton Pink in real homes
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Templeton Pink 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: Saint Martin Sand (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Dhurrie Beige (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Templeton Pink questions
What undertone does Templeton Pink have?
Templeton Pink has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Templeton Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Templeton Pink a light or dark color?
Templeton Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Templeton Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Templeton Pink in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Deer Field 1159 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Sherwin-Williams: Nomadic Desert SW 6107 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 4.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Templeton Pink?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Templeton Pink's undertone.
Where does Templeton Pink work best?
Templeton Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 47, Templeton Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
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