Pale Hound 71 is a yellow paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #EADFB7, estimated LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Frost from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #EADFB7 · 71
Pale Hound
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Hound Technical Profile
HEX Code#EADFB7
RGB234, 223, 183
Estimated LRV73.7
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 Familyyellow
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Pale Hound
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Honey Frost
PPG
#EADFB4
Close digital match
Woven Jacquard
Benjamin Moore
#E6DAB3
Close digital match
Lime Chiffon
Dutch Boy
#EEE4BA
Close digital match
Yellow Wax Pepper
Behr
#EDE4B9
Close digital match
Peeled Cucumber
Kilz
#E2DAB2
Close digital match
Heart of Palm
Valspar
#F0E6BB
Close digital match
Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
#F1E3BD
Close digital match
French Sonnet
Vista Paint
#F1E4BF
Close digital match
Lily
Sherwin-Williams
#F3E8C2
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Limesicle
Dunn-Edwards
#F2EABF
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Colors That Work With Pale Hound
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Hound
#EADFB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7BB77
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Hound
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Hound 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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Pale Hound — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Hound have?
Pale Hound by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Pale Hound from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Hound are Honey Frost by PPG (a close digital match), Woven Jacquard by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lime Chiffon by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Hound'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 Pale Hound?
Pale Hound has a estimated lightness value of 73.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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