Old White 4 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #CFC3AD, estimated LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sheepskin Rug from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #CFC3AD · 4
Old White
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Old White Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFC3AD
RGB207, 195, 173
Estimated LRV55.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Old White
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old White
#CFC3AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old White 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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Old White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old White have?
Old White by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Old White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old White are Sheepskin Rug by Valspar (a close digital match), Riverbed by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Threaded Loom by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Old White'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 Old White?
Old White has a estimated lightness value of 55.3, 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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