Whirlybird 309 is a neutral paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #ADBDA3, estimated LRV 48 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Balanced from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #ADBDA3 · 309
Whirlybird
48%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Whirlybird Technical Profile
HEX Code#ADBDA3
RGB173, 189, 163
Estimated LRV47.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Whirlybird
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Balanced
Behr
#AABBA2
Close digital match
Cedar Grove
Benjamin Moore
#ABBCA6
Close digital match
When Twilight Falls
Vista Paint
#A7B9A2
Close digital match
Fresh Thyme
Dunn-Edwards
#AEBDA8
Close digital match
Easy Green
Sherwin-Williams
#ACC2A8
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#A7BCA6
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Hirshfield's
#ADC3A7
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#B2C4AE
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Colors That Work With Whirlybird
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whirlybird
#ADBDA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD89
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whirlybird
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whirlybird 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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Whirlybird — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whirlybird have?
Whirlybird by Farrow & Ball has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Whirlybird from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whirlybird are Balanced by Behr (a close digital match), Cedar Grove by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), When Twilight Falls by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Whirlybird'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 Whirlybird?
Whirlybird has a estimated lightness value of 47.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Whirlybird's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.