Setting Plaster 231 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DFC2AF, 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.
Ref. #DFC2AF · 231
Setting Plaster
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Setting Plaster Technical Profile
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Setting Plaster in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Setting Plaster in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallSetting Plaster
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMilk Shake
Milk Shake
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gypsum Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Old Oak Trail
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cockleshell
Behr
Nearly identical
Birthday Suit
PPG
Nearly identical
Woodstock Rose
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Resort Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wassail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Classic Sand
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tailor's Buff
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Setting Plaster
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Setting Plaster
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Setting Plaster 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 Setting Plaster.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Setting Plaster in your own space before committing.
What colors match Setting Plaster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Setting Plaster are Milk Shake by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gypsum Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Old Oak Trail by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Setting Plaster's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.