Pale Powder 204 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D9DCD2, 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.
Ref. #D9DCD2 · 204
Pale Powder
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Pale Powder in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Powder 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 Powder
Nearly identical
PPGWayward Willow
Wayward Willow
PPG
Nearly identical
Wave's Crest
Valspar
Nearly identical
Just a Little
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Moonshine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gulf Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Opaline
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Just a Little
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Touch Of Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Bisque .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Powder
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
Pure 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Pale Powder.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Powder in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Powder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Powder are Wayward Willow by PPG (a near-identical match), Wave's Crest by Valspar (a near-identical match), Anonymous by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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