Brassica 271 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #8D8089, LRV 23 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iced Orchid from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D8089 · 271
Brassica
23%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Brassica Technical Profile
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Brassica in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brassica in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallBrassica
Nearly identical
Vista PaintIced Orchid
Iced Orchid
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cinema Screen
Behr
Nearly identical
Iced Orchid
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Frozen in Time
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Classical Violet
Valspar
Very similar
Orchid Smoke
Kilz
Very similar
Enigma
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Magic Dust
PPG
Very similar
Allium Poofs
Dutch Boy
Very similar
California Dreamin
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brassica
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brassica
#8D8089
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brassica
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brassica 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 Brassica.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brassica — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brassica have?
Brassica by Farrow & Ball has a warm (pink) 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 Brassica in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brassica from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brassica are Iced Orchid by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cinema Screen by Behr (a near-identical match), Mystere by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Brassica'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 Brassica?
Brassica has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brassica's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.