Bone 15 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #CEC3AD, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chatham Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEC3AD · 15
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55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Bone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallBone
Nearly identical
PPGChatham Green
Chatham Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Threaded Loom
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yuma Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Sheepskin Rug
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nomadic Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cantera
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bleeker Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cinder Stone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sail Cloth
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bone
#CEC3AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bone Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Bone.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bone have?
Bone by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bone are Chatham Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Threaded Loom by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Yuma Sand by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bone'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 Bone?
Bone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.