Borrowed Light 235 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D5DBDB, estimated LRV 70 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Crest from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #D5DBDB · 235
Borrowed Light
70%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Borrowed Light Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5DBDB
RGB213, 219, 219
Estimated LRV69.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Borrowed Light
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ocean Crest
Vista Paint
#D4DBDB
Close digital match
River Veil
Behr
#D7DDDD
Close digital match
Sea Frost
PPG
#D5DCDC
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Wales Gray
Dutch Boy
#D5DBDC
Close digital match
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
#D6DDDD
Close digital match
Bunny Gray
Benjamin Moore
#D7DCDD
Close digital match
Dew Drop
Sherwin-Williams
#D4DCDC
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Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
#D9DFE0
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Tsunami Sky
Valspar
#D9DDDD
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White Barn
Kilz
#DEE1E1
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#D7E2E5
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Colors That Work With Borrowed Light
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Borrowed Light
#D5DBDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Borrowed Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Borrowed Light 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
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Borrowed Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Borrowed Light have?
Borrowed Light by Farrow & Ball has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Borrowed Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Borrowed Light are Ocean Crest by Vista Paint (a close digital match), River Veil by Behr (a close digital match), Sea Frost by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Borrowed Light'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 Borrowed Light?
Borrowed Light has a estimated lightness value of 69.9, 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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