Skylight 205 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #CCD0CD, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #CCD0CD · 205
Skylight
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Skylight Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCD0CD
RGB204, 208, 205
Estimated LRV62.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Skylight
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sparkling Silver
Behr
#CBD0CD
Close digital match
Barely Jade
PPG
#CCD1CF
Close digital match
Nomadic Travels
Hirshfield's
#CACECC
Close digital match
Sterling
Benjamin Moore
#CFD3CF
Close digital match
Nomadic Travels
Vista Paint
#CBCECC
Close digital match
Laguna White
Dutch Boy
#C8CDC9
Close digital match
Chalk Gray
Kilz
#CED0CE
Close digital match
Bay Waves
Valspar
#CED1D0
Close digital match
Misty
Sherwin-Williams
#CDD2D2
Close digital match
Rainy Season
Dunn-Edwards
#D1D8D6
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Colors That Work With Skylight
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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
Digital 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
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Skylight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skylight have?
Skylight by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Skylight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skylight are Sparkling Silver by Behr (a close digital match), Barely Jade by PPG (a close digital match), Nomadic Travels by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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