Roasted Macadamia CB2 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #C6BAAA, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stonington from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6BAAA · CB2
Roasted Macadamia
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Roasted Macadamia Technical Profile
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Roasted Macadamia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roasted Macadamia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallRoasted Macadamia
Nearly identical
PPGStonington
Stonington
PPG
Nearly identical
Shiitake
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Portobello
Kilz
Nearly identical
Old Soul
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Master Manuel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Barley Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Counterpoint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Thistle Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Weathered Stone
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roasted Macadamia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roasted Macadamia
#C6BAAA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roasted Macadamia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roasted Macadamia 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 Roasted Macadamia.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Roasted Macadamia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roasted Macadamia have?
Roasted Macadamia by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Roasted Macadamia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roasted Macadamia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roasted Macadamia are Stonington by PPG (a near-identical match), Shiitake by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Portobello by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Roasted Macadamia'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 Roasted Macadamia?
Roasted Macadamia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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