Hopper Head 305 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #505456, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #505456 · 305
Hopper Head
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hopper Head Technical Profile
HEX Code#505456
RGB80, 84, 86
Estimated LRV8.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Hopper Head
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hopper Head from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hopper Head are Westcott Navy by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Dark and Stormy by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Satin Black by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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