Skylight 205 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #CCD0CD, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sparkling Silver from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCD0CD · 205
Skylight
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Skylight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Skylight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallSkylight
Nearly identical
BehrSparkling Silver
Sparkling Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Barely Jade
PPG
Nearly identical
Nomadic Travels
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sterling
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nomadic Travels
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Laguna White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chalk Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bay Waves
Valspar
Nearly identical
Misty
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rainy Season
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Skylight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skylight
#CCD0CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skylight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skylight 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 Skylight.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Skylight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skylight have?
Skylight by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Skylight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Skylight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skylight are Sparkling Silver by Behr (a near-identical match), Barely Jade by PPG (a near-identical match), Nomadic Travels by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Skylight'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 Skylight?
Skylight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.4, 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
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 Skylight's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.