Shadow White 282 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DED8C6, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stonewashed from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #DED8C6 · 282
Shadow White
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shadow White Technical Profile
HEX Code#DED8C6
RGB222, 216, 198
Estimated LRV68.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
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 →
Stonewashed
Behr
#DCD6C6
Close digital match
Limestone
Dunn-Edwards
#DCD8C7
Close digital match
Warm Winter
Sherwin-Williams
#E1D9C6
Close digital match
Tapestry Beige
Benjamin Moore
#DCD8C6
Close digital match
Gossamer Green
Valspar
#E1DBCB
Close digital match
Cozy Cream
PPG
#E0DBC7
Close digital match
White Elephant
Hirshfield's
#E3DBC8
Close digital match
Soft Greige
Vista Paint
#E2DDCD
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Oatmeal
Kilz
#D7D1C0
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Existence
Dutch Boy
#D7D0C0
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Colors That Work With Shadow White
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shadow White
#DED8C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shadow White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shadow White 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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Shadow White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shadow White have?
Shadow White 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 Shadow White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shadow White are Stonewashed by Behr (a close digital match), Limestone by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Warm Winter by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shadow White'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 Shadow White?
Shadow White has a estimated lightness value of 68.7, 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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