Sardine CB8 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #90A3A6, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cape Cod Blue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #90A3A6 · CB8
Sardine
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sardine Technical Profile
HEX Code#90A3A6
RGB144, 163, 166
Estimated LRV34.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Cape Cod Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#91A2A6
Close digital match
Teal Wave
Behr
#8B9EA1
Close digital match
Aqua Smoke
PPG
#8C9FA0
Close digital match
Delft
Sherwin-Williams
#8B9FA0
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Neutraled Blue
Dutch Boy
#8B9FA0
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Benjamin Moore
#909E9F
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Colors That Work With Sardine
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sardine
#90A3A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sardine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sardine 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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Sardine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sardine have?
Sardine by Farrow & Ball has a neutral 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 Sardine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sardine are Cape Cod Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Teal Wave by Behr (a close digital match), Aqua Smoke by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sardine'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 Sardine?
Sardine has a estimated lightness value of 34.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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