Roasted Macadamia CB2 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #C6BAAA, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stonington from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #C6BAAA · CB2
Roasted Macadamia
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Roasted Macadamia Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6BAAA
RGB198, 186, 170
Estimated LRV50.0
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familybeige
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Roasted Macadamia
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Stonington
PPG
#C8BCAB
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Shiitake
Sherwin-Williams
#C8BCAB
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Portobello
Kilz
#C4BAAB
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Old Soul
Benjamin Moore
#C5BBAC
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Master Manuel
Vista Paint
#C7BBAD
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Barley Field
Behr
#C7BCAE
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Counterpoint
Valspar
#C1B6A5
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Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
#CCBEAC
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Thistle Gray
Hirshfield's
#C0B6A8
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Weathered Stone
Dutch Boy
#C7BCA8
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Colors That Work With Roasted Macadamia
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Roasted Macadamia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roasted Macadamia are Stonington by PPG (a close digital match), Shiitake by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Portobello by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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