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Farrow & Ball Fowler PinkNo. 39 · #D6A686 · LRV 43

Fowler Pink reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, 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, 134LRV 43

Color spec

BrandFarrow & Ball
NameFowler Pink
SKUNo. 39
Hex#D6A686
RGB214, 166, 134
HSL24°, 49%, 68%
LRV43
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyOrange
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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 by brand

15 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.

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

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

Benjamin Moore

4,068 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
1138 · #D2AB88 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 45
CC-380 · #D2AB88 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 44

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
V086-3 · #CFA682 · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 42.3
V048-4 · #DAA57A · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 43.2

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

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.57
All orange at Glidden →
PPG1070-4 · #D8A686 · ΔE 0.57 · LRV 44
80YR 44/311 · #DEA681 · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 44
PPG1069-4 · #D3A083 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 41
PPG16-18 · #CDA885 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 43

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All orange at Dutch Boy →
309-4DB · #DCA787 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 45
410-3DB · #CEA78F · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 43
308-4DB · #DBA990 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 45
314-4DB · #CCA683 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 42
HGSW 2105 · #DBA480 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 43
HGSW 9010 · #DBA480 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 43
HGSW 2155 · #CCA683 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 42
HGSW 6115 · #CCA683 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 42

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

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

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All orange at Hirshfield's →
1003 · #D8AA86 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 44
0155 · #CDA688 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 42
H0039 · #D3AA94 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 45
0036 · #DAA994 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 46

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.41
All orange at Rodda →
CA120 · #D8AB7F · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 45

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

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.26
All orange at Portola Paints →
PIXIE · #D19E7C · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 39

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

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

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Glidden Equivalent of Fowler Pink

The closest Glidden equivalent of Fowler Pink is Clay Fire (PPG1070-4). At ΔE 0.57 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 Glidden is your counter, order Clay Fire and you'll get the same color. See the full Clay Fire 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 →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fowler Pink

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Orange Patina (HGSW 2105), 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 Orange Patina 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 →

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 →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fowler Pink

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sweet Sue (1003), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fowler Pink without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Fowler Pink

Rodda has no exact twin of Fowler Pink. The nearest is Sienna (CA120) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sienna 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 →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Fowler Pink

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Fowler Pink is Pixie (PIXIE) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pixie 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 →

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