Dove Tale 267 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #BBB1AB, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #BBB1AB · 267
Dove Tale
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dove Tale Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBB1AB
RGB187, 177, 171
Estimated LRV44.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Dove Tale
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
City Street
PPG
#BAB2AB
Close digital match
London Coach
Valspar
#B7AEAA
Close digital match
Elephant Gray
Benjamin Moore
#B6ACA8
Close digital match
Temperate Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
#BFB1AA
Close digital match
Always Taupe
Kilz
#BEB4B1
Close digital match
Classic
Behr
#B7B1AC
Close digital match
North Island
Vista Paint
#BDB6B2
Close digital match
Dove'S Cry
Dunn-Edwards
#B8B1A9
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Snuggled
Dutch Boy
#BCAFA4
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Smoky Wings
Hirshfield's
#B2ACA9
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Colors That Work With Dove Tale
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dove Tale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dove Tale are City Street by PPG (a close digital match), London Coach by Valspar (a close digital match), Elephant Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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