Shallot CB3 is a pink paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D5A3BB, LRV 44 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Beauty from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5A3BB · CB3
Shallot
44%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Shallot Technical Profile
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Shallot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shallot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallShallot
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPink Beauty
Pink Beauty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pink Beauty
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rose Pottery
Behr
Nearly identical
Pink Pansy
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Quilted Heart
Valspar
Very similar
Bashful Pink
PPG
Very similar
Exotic Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rosebay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glim-Glam Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Candy Store
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shallot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shallot
#D5A3BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B08382
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shallot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shallot 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 Shallot.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shallot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shallot have?
Shallot by Farrow & Ball has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shallot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shallot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shallot are Pink Beauty by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pink Beauty by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rose Pottery by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shallot'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 Shallot?
Shallot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shallot's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.