Au Lait CB9 is a off-white paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #EBE7DC, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whisper Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #EBE7DC · CB9
Au Lait
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Au Lait Technical Profile
HEX Code#EBE7DC
RGB235, 231, 220
Estimated LRV80.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#E9E5DA
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Elk Skin
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#EAE6DC
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Dove Wing
Benjamin Moore
#EAE7DC
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Cozy White
Valspar
#EDE8DC
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Ivory Palace
Behr
#EEE9DD
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Oyster White
PPG
#E8E5DB
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Soft Sesame
Vista Paint
#EEEADE
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Alabaster
Sherwin-Williams
#EDEAE0
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Swan White
Dutch Boy
#EDEAE0
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Cashmere White
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#EAE5D8
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Colors That Work With Au Lait
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Au Lait
#EBE7DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Au Lait
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Au Lait Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Au Lait — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Au Lait have?
Au Lait by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Au Lait from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Au Lait are Whisper Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Elk Skin by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Dove Wing by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Au Lait's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Au Lait?
Au Lait has a estimated lightness value of 80.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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