Cord 16 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D6C39E, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spanish Cream from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6C39E · 16
Cord
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cord in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cord in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallCord
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSpanish Cream
Spanish Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandy Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Ecru
PPG
Nearly identical
Beige Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sandy Cove
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Spanish Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Straw Harvest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain Mill
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cord
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cord
#D6C39E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cord
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cord 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 Cord.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cord — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cord have?
Cord by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cord in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cord from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cord are Spanish Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sandy Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Ecru by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cord'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 Cord?
Cord has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.8, 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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Related Reading
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 Cord's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.