Borrowed Light 235 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D5DBDB, 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.
Ref. #D5DBDB · 235
Borrowed Light
70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Borrowed Light Technical Profile
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Borrowed Light in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Borrowed Light in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallBorrowed Light
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOcean Crest
Ocean Crest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
River Veil
Behr
Nearly identical
Sea Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Wales Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bunny Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dew Drop
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tsunami Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Barn
Kilz
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Borrowed Light
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
Pure 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Borrowed Light in your own space before committing.
What colors match Borrowed Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Borrowed Light are Ocean Crest by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), River Veil by Behr (a near-identical match), Sea Frost by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Borrowed Light's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.