Worsted 284 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #D3CFCD, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #D3CFCD · 284
Worsted
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Worsted Technical Profile
HEX Code#D3CFCD
RGB211, 207, 205
Estimated LRV62.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Worsted
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Silver Cloud
PPG
#D4D0CD
Close digital match
Angelica
Benjamin Moore
#D5CFCC
Close digital match
Soft Lilac
Behr
#D6D0CC
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Santo
Hirshfield's
#D6D2CE
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Grayish
Sherwin-Williams
#CFCAC7
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Translucency
Dutch Boy
#D4CDCA
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White Pepper
Valspar
#D6D3D3
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Barely Mocha
Kilz
#D6D0CB
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Cool Elegance
Vista Paint
#D0CFD0
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Clouded Vision
Dunn-Edwards
#D1D0D1
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Telegrey 4
RAL
#D0D0D0
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Colors That Work With Worsted
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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
Digital 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
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Worsted — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Worsted have?
Worsted by Farrow & Ball has a neutral 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 Worsted from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Worsted are Silver Cloud by PPG (a close digital match), Free Reign by PPG (a close digital match), Elusion by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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