Stirabout 300 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D9CFC2, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olympic Circle from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9CFC2 · 300
Stirabout
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Stirabout Technical Profile
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Stirabout in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stirabout in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallStirabout
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOlympic Circle
Olympic Circle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rocking Chair
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fine Grain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gentle Shadows
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gray Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Symmetry
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Awakening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warmed Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gray Envelope
Behr
Nearly identical
Starched Linen
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stirabout
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stirabout
#D9CFC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stirabout
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stirabout 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 Stirabout.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stirabout — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stirabout have?
Stirabout by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Stirabout in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stirabout from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stirabout are Olympic Circle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mossy Shade by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rocking Chair by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stirabout'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 Stirabout?
Stirabout has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.3, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Stirabout's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.