Tallow 203 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #FDEDD7, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Verve from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDEDD7 · 203
Tallow
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tallow Technical Profile
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Tallow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tallow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallTallow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVerve
Verve
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Verve
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Blush
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunset Nude
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crushed Cashew
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Carnival Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Country White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peach Satin
PPG
Nearly identical
Cupcake Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
White Hyacinth
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tallow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tallow
#FDEDD7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8D062
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tallow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tallow 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 Tallow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tallow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tallow have?
Tallow by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tallow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tallow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tallow are Verve by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Verve by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), White Blush by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tallow'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 Tallow?
Tallow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tallow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.