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Pointing

88%LRV Value
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Pointing 2003 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #F7F1E3, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roman Column from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Pointing Technical Profile

HEX Code#F7F1E3
RGB247, 241, 227
LRV88.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandFarrow & Ball

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Pointing in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Pointing in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Farrow & BallPointing
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRoman Column

Roman Column

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Abstract White

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Aged Marble

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Warm Milk

Valspar

Nearly identical

White Blush

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Swan White

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Palatial White

Behr

Nearly identical

White Chip

PPG

Nearly identical

Soft Shoulders

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Mayo

Kilz

Nearly identical

Cream

RAL

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pointing

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pointing

#F7F1E3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADBB77

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pointing

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Terrace White

Complement

Whisper Blue

Pointing Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Skimming Stone

Trim

This Color

Accent

Sap Green

Pop

Charlotte's Locks

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Powder

Trim

This Color

Accent

Inchyra Blue

Pop

Pitch Blue

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Blackened

Trim

This Color

Accent

Vardo

Pop

Pea Flower Tea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Farrow & Ball Colors

Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Pointing.

Wimborne White

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White Tie

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Middleton Pink

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Tailor Tack

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Wevet

Farrow & Ball · 273

#EEE9E7

Tallow

Farrow & Ball · 203

#FDEDD7

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Beachcombing

Dunn-Edwards · DET494

#E4C683

Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

#FFBF2B

Eastern Wind

Behr · ECC-24-2

#EDE6D5

Brass Rail

PPG · 30YY 44/509

#D6B053

Cinnamon Frost

PPG · 1081-4

#D3B191

Sun Rays

PPG · 29YY 66/537

#FED372

Pointing — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pointing have?
Pointing by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pointing in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pointing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pointing are Roman Column by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Abstract White by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Aged Marble by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pointing'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 Pointing?
Pointing has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.2, 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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