Cornforth White 228 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D1CBC3, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnished Clay from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1CBC3 · 228
Cornforth White
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cornforth White Technical Profile
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Cornforth White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cornforth White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallCornforth White
Nearly identical
BehrBurnished Clay
Burnished Clay
Behr
Nearly identical
Wish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pediment
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Heritage Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Doves Wings
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cool Slate
PPG
Nearly identical
Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grey Ghost
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brown Rice
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cornforth White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cornforth White
#D1CBC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cornforth White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cornforth White 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 Cornforth White.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cornforth White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cornforth White have?
Cornforth White by Farrow & Ball has a neutral 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 Cornforth White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cornforth White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cornforth White are Burnished Clay by Behr (a near-identical match), Wish by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Toasty Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cornforth White'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 Cornforth White?
Cornforth White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cornforth White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.