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FARROW & BALL · NO. 39

Farrow & Ball Fowler Pink#D6A686 · LRV 43

Fowler Pink reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Farrow & Ball No. 39 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

FARROW & BALL FOWLER PINK
RGB 214, 166, 134 LRV 43

Color spec

Brand Farrow & Ball
Name Fowler Pink
SKU No. 39
Hex #D6A686
RGB 214, 166, 134
HSL 24°, 49%, 68%
LRV 43
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Orange

About Farrow & Ball Fowler Pink

Fowler Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Fowler Pink is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.

Closest matches at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All orange at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1070-4 · #D7A687 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 43
PPG1069-4 · #D2A084 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 41
PPG16-18 · #CCA886 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 43
PPG1080-4 · #C8A581 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 41
PPG1083-5 · #D1AD87 · ΔE 5.09 · LRV 45

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.88
All orange at Behr →
PPU3-10 · #D9A788 · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 44
260F-4 · #D1A484 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 42
PPU3-11 · #D2A889 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 44
MQ1-30 · #D3A58C · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 43
QE-02 · #D8A890 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 45

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All orange at Valspar →
V085-3 · #D4A482 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 42.2
T515 · #DBA57D · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 43.3
V083-3 · #D0A38B · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 41.4
V086-3 · #CFA682 · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 42.3
V048-4 · #DAA57A · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 43.2

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All orange at Benjamin Moore →
AF-210 · #D3A482 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 42
CW-210 · #CEA589 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 42
1207 · #CFA68D · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 42
1138 · #D2AB88 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 45
CC-380 · #D2AB88 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 44

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All orange at Dutch Boy →
309-4DB · #DCA787 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 45
311-3DB · #DAAD89 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 47
410-3DB · #CEA78F · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 43
308-4DB · #DBA990 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 45
314-4DB · #CCA683 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 42

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.8
All orange at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9010 · #DBA480 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 43
SW 6115 · #CCA683 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 42
SW 2853 · #D9AD7F · ΔE 5.25 · LRV 46
SW 7581 · #D7A491 · ΔE 5.27 · LRV 43
SW 7693 · #CBA97E · ΔE 6.74 · LRV 43

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All orange at Kompozit →
1003 · #D8AA86 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 45
0155 · #CDA688 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 42
0036 · #DAA994 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 45
0169 · #D1AF90 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 46
0049 · #D8A394 · ΔE 7.11 · LRV 43

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.38
All orange at C2 Paint →
C2-559 · #D9A67E · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 44
C2-528 · #DFAA92 · ΔE 4 · LRV 47
C2-558 · #DCA671 · ΔE 5.77 · LRV 44
C2-858 · #C8A67A · ΔE 7.04 · LRV 41
C2-859 · #CBAF8B · ΔE 7.41 · LRV 45

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.98
All orange at Diamond Vogel →
H039 · #D2AA92 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 43
1003 · #D7AD89 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 46
0155 · #CDAA8D · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 44
0049 · #D8A798 · ΔE 6.7 · LRV 44
H122 · #CAAB84 · ΔE 6.82 · LRV 41

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.13
All orange at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5256 · #D9A077 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 39
DEC711 · #D0AB8C · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 42
DET457 · #CDA894 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 43
DET433 · #D2A694 · ΔE 5.01 · LRV 43
DET664 · #CCAC86 · ΔE 6.3 · LRV 43

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.79
All orange at Magnolia Home →
JG-154 · #CCAF9F · ΔE 6.79 · LRV 46
JG-40 · #DEB578 · ΔE 9.85 · LRV 50
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 11.09 · LRV 44
JG-113 · #B7AF9F · ΔE 14.05 · LRV 43
JG-44 · #C4B78B · ΔE 14.35 · LRV 47

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.01
All orange at Clare →
PNT100-MD-76 · #CF9F93 · ΔE 8.01 · LRV 40
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 9.72 · LRV 37
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 13.85 · LRV 49
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 20.49 · LRV 47
PNT100-MD-49 · #ABBD9F · ΔE 25.47 · LRV 48

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.92
All orange at Backdrop →
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 8.92 · LRV 53
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 9.16 · LRV 38
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 14.1 · LRV 33
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 20.48 · LRV 38
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 21.89 · LRV 35

Similar Farrow & Ball colors

closest in the Farrow & Ball deck

The nearest shades to Fowler Pink within Farrow & Ball's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

No. 9912 · LRV 43
No. 315 · LRV 42
No. 62 · LRV 47
No. 240 · LRV 44
No. 303 · LRV 47
No. 61 · LRV 38

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D6A686 in HSL space. Pair Fowler Pink with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D6A686 + #86B6D6
TRIADIC
#D6A686 · #86D6A6 · #A686D6
ANALOGOUS
#D6868E · #D6A686 · #D6CE86

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.17:1 fail
Sample text on black
9.66:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Farrow & Ball Fowler Pink Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Fowler Pink from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Farrow & Ball No. 39 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fowler Pink

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Fowler Pink is Clay Fire (PPG1070-4). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Clay Fire and you'll get the same color. See the full Clay Fire swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Fowler Pink

The closest Behr equivalent of Fowler Pink is Nairobi Dusk (PPU3-10). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If Behr is your counter, order Nairobi Dusk and you'll get the same color. See the full Nairobi Dusk swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Fowler Pink

The closest Valspar equivalent of Fowler Pink is Maple Tan (V085-3). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 43). If Valspar is your counter, order Maple Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Maple Tan swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fowler Pink

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Milk and Honey (AF-210), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fowler Pink without repainting risk. See the full Milk and Honey swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fowler Pink

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Wholesome Peach (309-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fowler Pink without repainting risk. See the full Wholesome Peach swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fowler Pink

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Windswept Canyon (SW 9010), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fowler Pink without repainting risk. See the full Windswept Canyon swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Fowler Pink

Kompozit's nearest match is Sweet Sue (1003), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fowler Pink without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Fowler Pink

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fowler Pink is Sweet Potato (C2-559) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Potato swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fowler Pink

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Fowler Pink is Regina Peach (H039) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Regina Peach swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fowler Pink

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fowler Pink is Cliff Brown (DEC711) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cliff Brown swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fowler Pink

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Fowler Pink — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 6.79). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Farrow & Ball No. 39 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Fowler Pink

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Fowler Pink — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 8.01). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Farrow & Ball No. 39 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Fowler Pink

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Fowler Pink — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 9.16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Farrow & Ball No. 39 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →

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