Charlotte's Locks 268 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D65F3D, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Citrus Notes from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D65F3D · 268
Charlotte's Locks
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Charlotte's Locks Technical Profile
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Charlotte's Locks in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charlotte's Locks in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallCharlotte's Locks
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCitrus Notes
Citrus Notes
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tropical Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mod Orange
Behr
Very similar
Autumn Blaze
Valspar
Very similar
Obstinate Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Salmon Pink
RAL
Very similar
Dynamite
Kilz
Very similar
Troublemaker
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clementine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Montana Dust
Vista Paint
Very similar
Candy Corn
PPG
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charlotte's Locks
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charlotte's Locks
#D65F3D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1AB71
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charlotte's Locks
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charlotte's Locks 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
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Charlotte's Locks — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charlotte's Locks have?
Charlotte's Locks by Farrow & Ball has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Charlotte's Locks in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charlotte's Locks from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charlotte's Locks are Citrus Notes by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tropical Orange by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mod Orange by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Charlotte's Locks'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 Charlotte's Locks?
Charlotte's Locks has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Charlotte's Locks's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.