Pale Powder 204 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D9DCD2, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wayward Willow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #D9DCD2 · 204
Pale Powder
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Powder Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9DCD2
RGB217, 220, 210
Estimated LRV70.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Pale Powder
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Wayward Willow
PPG
#D9DCD1
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Wave's Crest
Valspar
#DBDED5
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Just a Little
Vista Paint
#DDDFD5
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Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
#D7D9D0
Close digital match
Gulf Breeze
Behr
#DDDED3
Close digital match
Opaline
Sherwin-Williams
#DCDFD7
Close digital match
Just a Little
Hirshfield's
#DBE0D6
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Silver Creek
Dunn-Edwards
#D9DAD2
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Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
#DDDDD5
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Touch Of Lime
Kilz
#E1E6DC
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#D9D9C8
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Colors That Work With Pale Powder
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Powder
#D9DCD2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Powder
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Powder 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 Powder — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Powder have?
Pale Powder 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 Pale Powder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Powder are Wayward Willow by PPG (a close digital match), Wave's Crest by Valspar (a close digital match), Anonymous by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Powder'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 Powder?
Pale Powder has a estimated lightness value of 70.6, 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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