Old White 4 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #CFC3AD, 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.
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Old White
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Old White Technical Profile
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Old White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallOld White
Nearly identical
ValsparSheepskin Rug
Sheepskin Rug
Valspar
Nearly identical
Riverbed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Threaded Loom
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bleeker Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chatham Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Pecan Sandie
Behr
Nearly identical
Cinder Stone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Parsnip
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sail Cloth
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old White
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Old White.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Old White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old White are Sheepskin Rug by Valspar (a near-identical match), Riverbed by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Threaded Loom by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Old White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.