Pelt 254 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #50414C, LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plum Orbit from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #50414C · 254
Pelt
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pelt Technical Profile
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Pelt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pelt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallPelt
Nearly identical
BehrPlum Orbit
Plum Orbit
Behr
Nearly identical
Rare Wine
Valspar
Nearly identical
My Place or Yours?
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Nighttime Purple
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Raspberry
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Concord Grape
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Great Aubergine!
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nightshade
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Plum Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mulberry
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pelt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pelt
#50414C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#764E58
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pelt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pelt 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 Pelt.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pelt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pelt have?
Pelt by Farrow & Ball has a warm (pink) 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 Pelt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pelt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pelt are Plum Orbit by Behr (a near-identical match), Rare Wine by Valspar (a near-identical match), My Place or Yours? by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pelt'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 Pelt?
Pelt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pelt's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.