Eddy 301 is a neutral paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #CACCBA, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mix Or Match from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #CACCBA · 301
Eddy
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Eddy Technical Profile
HEX Code#CACCBA
RGB202, 204, 186
Estimated LRV59.3
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 Familyneutral
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Eddy
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mix Or Match
PPG
#CCCCBA
Close digital match
Vale Mist
Benjamin Moore
#C8C9B8
Close digital match
Cavern Echo
Behr
#CDCDBA
Close digital match
Liveable Green
Sherwin-Williams
#CECEBD
Close digital match
Glass Tile
Dunn-Edwards
#CDD0C0
Close digital match
Vintage Find
Vista Paint
#CFD2C1
Close digital match
Mint Frost
Valspar
#C9CBB5
Close digital match
Silver Fern
Kilz
#D1D1BF
Close digital match
Leaf .03
Colorhouse
#C9CDBF
Close digital match
Seafoam Bubbles
Dutch Boy
#C8CEBF
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Palatine
Hirshfield's
#C9C7B6
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Colors That Work With Eddy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Eddy
#CACCBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Eddy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Eddy 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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Eddy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Eddy have?
Eddy by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Eddy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eddy are Mix Or Match by PPG (a close digital match), Vale Mist by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Wind Chime by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Eddy'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 Eddy?
Eddy has a estimated lightness value of 59.3, 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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Why Eddy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.