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Falling Tears
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Falling Tears Technical Profile
What color is Falling Tears? It's a very light cool off-white with the hex code #E9EFEB. Colors similar to Falling Tears include Farrow & Ball Cabbage White, PPG Kiss Me Kate, PPG Ice Castles. Falling Tears has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 85, Falling Tears reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a cool neutral, Falling Tears pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Falling Tears
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Falling Tears
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Falling Tears
#E9EFEB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Falling Tears
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Falling Tears 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Falling Tears.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Falling Tears — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Falling Tears have?
Falling Tears by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match Falling Tears from other brands?
The closest matches are Cabbage White by Farrow & Ball (#E8EEEA), Kiss Me Kate by PPG (#E8EFEC), Ice Castles by PPG (#E8EFEC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Falling Tears?
Falling Tears has an LRV of 85.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Falling Tears's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.