Hopper Head 305 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #505456, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Westcott Navy from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #505456 · 305
Hopper Head
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Hopper Head in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hopper Head in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallHopper Head
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWestcott Navy
Westcott Navy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dark and Stormy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Satin Black
Behr
Nearly identical
Blindfold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Motor Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cavernous
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Charcoal Shadow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Black Widow
PPG
Very similar
Peppercorn
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Traffic Grey B
RAL
Very similar
Vermont Slate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hopper Head
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hopper Head
#505456
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#575E82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hopper Head
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hopper Head 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 Hopper Head.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hopper Head — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hopper Head have?
Hopper Head 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 Hopper Head in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hopper Head from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hopper Head are Westcott Navy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dark and Stormy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Satin Black by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hopper Head'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 Hopper Head?
Hopper Head has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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