ColorplanWainscot
No.55 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 14 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Wainscot (No.55) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown (HC-73). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 13.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7D634E |
| RGB | 125, 99, 78 |
| HSL | 27°, 23%, 40% |
About Wainscot
Wainscot (No.55) is a very dark beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 14, Wainscot absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wainscot's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Salon Drab (No.290), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Wainscot changes with the light
Wainscot is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Wainscot will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Wainscot 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 Wainscot can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Wainscot will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Wainscot in real homes
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Wainscot 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 1.8
Also close: Sedona Brown (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 11.3
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 11.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Intellectual (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Wainscot questions
What undertone does Wainscot have?
Wainscot has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wainscot's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Wainscot a light or dark color?
Wainscot has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Wainscot absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Wainscot in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Plymouth Brown HC-73 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 (closest available, ΔE 11.3); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wainscot?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Wainscot's undertone.
Where does Wainscot work best?
Wainscot works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Wainscot absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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