Pale Hound 71 is a yellow paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #EADFB7, 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.
Ref. #EADFB7 · 71
Pale Hound
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Hound Technical Profile
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Pale Hound in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Hound in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallPale Hound
Nearly identical
PPGHoney Frost
Honey Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Woven Jacquard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lime Chiffon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Yellow Wax Pepper
Behr
Nearly identical
Peeled Cucumber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Heart of Palm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
French Sonnet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lily
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Limesicle
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Hound
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
Pure 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Pale Hound.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Hound in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Hound from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Hound are Honey Frost by PPG (a near-identical match), Woven Jacquard by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lime Chiffon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Pale Hound's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.