Dove Tale 267 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #BBB1AB, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is City Street from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBB1AB · 267
Dove Tale
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dove Tale Technical Profile
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Dove Tale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dove Tale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallDove Tale
Nearly identical
PPGCity Street
City Street
PPG
Nearly identical
London Coach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Elephant Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Temperate Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Always Taupe
Kilz
Nearly identical
Classic
Behr
Nearly identical
North Island
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dove'S Cry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Snuggled
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Smoky Wings
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dove Tale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dove Tale
#BBB1AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dove Tale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dove Tale 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 Dove Tale.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dove Tale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dove Tale have?
Dove Tale 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 Dove Tale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dove Tale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dove Tale are City Street by PPG (a near-identical match), London Coach by Valspar (a near-identical match), Elephant Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dove Tale'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 Dove Tale?
Dove Tale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dove Tale's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.