Setting Plaster 231 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DFC2AF, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Milk Shake from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #DFC2AF · 231
Setting Plaster
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Setting Plaster Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFC2AF
RGB223, 194, 175
Estimated LRV57.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Milk Shake
Benjamin Moore
#DDC1B0
Close digital match
Gypsum Rose
Dunn-Edwards
#E2C4AF
Close digital match
Old Oak Trail
Dutch Boy
#E0C2B1
Close digital match
Cockleshell
Behr
#E2C1AB
Close digital match
Birthday Suit
PPG
#E2C7B6
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Woodstock Rose
Vista Paint
#E4C7B2
Close digital match
Resort Peach
Valspar
#E6C5B1
Close digital match
Wassail
Kilz
#E0BFA8
Close digital match
Classic Sand
Sherwin-Williams
#D6BCAA
Close digital match
Tailor's Buff
Hirshfield's
#DFC2AA
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Colors That Work With Setting Plaster
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Setting Plaster
#DFC2AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3AE7F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Setting Plaster
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Setting Plaster Room Palettes
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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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Setting Plaster — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Setting Plaster have?
Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Setting Plaster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Setting Plaster are Milk Shake by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Gypsum Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Old Oak Trail by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Setting Plaster'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 Setting Plaster?
Setting Plaster has a estimated lightness value of 57.4, 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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