Tanner's Brown 255 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #4D4746, estimated LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Espresso Macchiato from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #4D4746 · 255
Tanner's Brown
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Tanner's Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#4D4746
RGB77, 71, 70
Estimated LRV6.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Espresso Macchiato
Dunn-Edwards
#4F4744
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Warm Onyx
Behr
#4C4846
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Deep Caviar
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#4A4343
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Phantom Mist
PPG
#4B4441
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Brown Velvet
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#514845
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#504844
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Black Fox
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#4F4842
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Colors That Work With Tanner's Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tanner's Brown
#4D4746
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#77694F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tanner's Brown
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tanner's Brown 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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Tanner's Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tanner's Brown have?
Tanner's Brown by Farrow & Ball has a warm (pink) 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 Tanner's Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tanner's Brown are Espresso Macchiato by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Warm Onyx by Behr (a close digital match), Deep Caviar by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tanner's Brown'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 Tanner's Brown?
Tanner's Brown has a estimated lightness value of 6.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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