Shallot CB3 is a pink paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D5A3BB, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #D5A3BB · CB3
Shallot
44%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Shallot Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5A3BB
RGB213, 163, 187
Estimated LRV43.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Shallot
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Shallot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shallot are Pink Beauty by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pink Beauty by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Rose Pottery by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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