Worsted 284 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D3CFCD, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Cloud from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3CFCD · 284
Worsted
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Worsted Technical Profile
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Worsted in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Worsted in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallWorsted
Nearly identical
PPGSilver Cloud
Silver Cloud
PPG
Nearly identical
Angelica
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Lilac
Behr
Nearly identical
Santo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grayish
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Translucency
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
White Pepper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Barely Mocha
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cool Elegance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clouded Vision
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Worsted
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Worsted
#D3CFCD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Worsted
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Worsted 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 Worsted.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Worsted — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Worsted have?
Worsted by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Worsted in your own space before committing.
What colors match Worsted from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Worsted are Silver Cloud by PPG (a near-identical match), Free Reign by PPG (a near-identical match), Elusion by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Worsted'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 Worsted?
Worsted has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.9, 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 Worsted's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.