Ref. #50414C · 254
Pelt
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pelt Technical Profile
What color is Pelt? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #50414C. Colors similar to Pelt include Valspar Rare Wine, Hirshfield's My Place Or Yours?, Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry. Pelt has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 6, Pelt creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Pelt pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Pelt
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Pelt from other brands?
The closest matches are Rare Wine by Valspar (#4D404A), My Place Or Yours? by Hirshfield's (#4F434E), Black Raspberry by Benjamin Moore (#4E3E4C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pelt?
Pelt has an LRV of 6.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.