Railings 31 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #45484B, estimated LRV 6 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Secret from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #45484B · 31
Railings
6%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Railings Technical Profile
HEX Code#45484B
RGB69, 72, 75
Estimated LRV6.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Railings
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dark Secret
Behr
#45484A
Close digital match
Salem Black
Dunn-Edwards
#45494D
Close digital match
Raccoon Fur
Benjamin Moore
#474B4E
Close digital match
Blue Grey
RAL
#474B4E
Close digital match
Cyberspace
Sherwin-Williams
#44484D
Close digital match
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
#44484D
Close digital match
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
#46474A
Close digital match
Midnight Magic
Vista Paint
#46474A
Close digital match
Typewriter
Kilz
#424648
Close digital match
Witchcraft
PPG
#474C50
Close digital match
Noir
Valspar
#434446
Close digital match
Metal .06
Colorhouse
#3F4647
Similar digital color
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Colors That Work With Railings
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Railings
#45484B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E4E75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Railings
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Railings 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 Railings.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Railings — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Railings have?
Railings by Farrow & Ball has a cool (blue) 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 Railings from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Railings are Dark Secret by Behr (a close digital match), Salem Black by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Black Boudoir by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Railings'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 Railings?
Railings has a estimated lightness value of 6.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Railings's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.