Tallow 203 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #FDEDD7, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #FDEDD7 · 203
Tallow
86%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tallow Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDEDD7
RGB253, 237, 215
Estimated LRV86.4
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 Familyorange
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#FCEDD8
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White Blush
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#FBECD8
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Sunset Nude
Valspar
#F9E9D3
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Crushed Cashew
Dunn-Edwards
#FFEDD5
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Carnival Crème
Dutch Boy
#FBEDD9
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Country White
Benjamin Moore
#FAEAD2
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Peach Satin
PPG
#FAE8D1
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Cupcake Frosting
Kilz
#F9ECD7
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White Hyacinth
Sherwin-Williams
#F3E5D1
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Colors That Work With Tallow
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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
Digital 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
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Tallow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tallow have?
Tallow by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Tallow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tallow are Verve by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Verve by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), White Blush by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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