Railings 31 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #45484B, 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.
Ref. #45484B · 31
Railings
6%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Railings Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Railings in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Railings in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallRailings
Nearly identical
BehrDark Secret
Dark Secret
Behr
Nearly identical
Salem Black
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Raccoon Fur
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Cyberspace
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Typewriter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Witchcraft
PPG
Nearly identical
Noir
Valspar
Nearly identical
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Railings — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Railings
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
Pure 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.
More gray colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Railings in your own space before committing.
What colors match Railings from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Railings are Dark Secret by Behr (a near-identical match), Salem Black by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Black Boudoir by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
Explore More with Railings
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 Railings's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.