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Setting Plaster
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Setting Plaster Technical Profile
What color is Setting Plaster? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #DFC2AF. Colors similar to Setting Plaster include Benjamin Moore Milk Shake, Benjamin Moore Georgetown Pink Beige, MPC Rosetaupe Met.. Setting Plaster has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Setting Plaster sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Setting Plaster
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Setting Plaster from other brands?
The closest matches are Milk Shake by Benjamin Moore (#DDC1B0), Georgetown Pink Beige by Benjamin Moore (#E0C2AC), Rosetaupe Met. by MPC (#DFC3B3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Setting Plaster?
Setting Plaster has an LRV of 57.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.