Brassica 271 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #8D8089, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #8D8089 · 271
Brassica
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Brassica Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D8089
RGB141, 128, 137
Estimated LRV22.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Brassica
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brassica from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brassica are Iced Orchid by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cinema Screen by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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