CP

Farrow & Ball KakelugnNo. 317 · #C5D1D8 · LRV 62

Kakelugn reads as a cool blue tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Farrow & Ball No. 317 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

FARROW & BALL KAKELUGN
RGB 197, 209, 216LRV 62

Color spec

BrandFarrow & Ball
NameKakelugn
SKUNo. 317
Hex#C5D1D8
RGB197, 209, 216
HSL202°, 20%, 81%
LRV62
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyGray
See Farrow & Ball Kakelugn on your own walls — upload a room photo.SEE IT IN YOUR ROOM →

About Farrow & Ball Kakelugn

At LRV 62, Kakelugn is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its blue 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Kakelugn is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

17 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.31
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6533 · #CBD5DB · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 65
SW 6246 · #CAD0D2 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 62
SW 6218 · #C2CFCF · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 61
SW 6232 · #CDD2D2 · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 64

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.23
All gray at Behr →
PPL-73 · #C6D3D6 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 63
N510-2 · #C2D2D6 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 62
MQ3-61 · #CCCFD6 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 62
N520-2 · #C6D2D1 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 63

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.46
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1619 · #C8D2D6 · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 62
1437 · #C9D0D8 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 62
CC-880 · #C9D0D8 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 62
CW-650 · #C6D0D2 · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 62

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.67
All gray at Valspar →
4005-3A · #C6D3DB · ΔE 0.67 · LRV 63.5
T662 · #C3CFD5 · ΔE 0.7 · LRV 61
8004-41A · #C8D1D6 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 63
V138-2 · #C6CFD4 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 61.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG10-12 · #C2CFD7 · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 61
PPG1159-2 · #C4D2DB · ΔE 1 · LRV 63
PPG1163-2 · #C6D1DA · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 63
1159-2 · #C4D3DC · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 63

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.57
All gray at Glidden →
PPG10-12 · #C3D0D8 · ΔE 0.57 · LRV 62
PPG1159-2 · #C4D3DC · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 63
PPG1163-2 · #C7D1DB · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 63
PPG1149-3 · #C2D3D6 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 63

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.17
All gray at Dutch Boy →
340-1DB · #CAD4DB · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 65
339-2DB · #C6D4E0 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 64
430-2DB · #C8D2D3 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 63
242-1DB · #C9D1DC · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 63
HGSW 3367 · #CAD0D2 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 62
HGSW 6246 · #CAD0D2 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 62
HGSW 3307 · #C2CFCF · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 61
HGSW 6218 · #C2CFCF · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 61

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5820 · #C5D1DA · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 58
DEC794 · #CAD2D4 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 59
DE6317 · #CAD3D4 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 59
DE5869 · #C2D2E0 · ΔE 3 · LRV 58

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.96
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-74 · #CCD0CE · ΔE 4.96 · LRV 62

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.7
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0622 · #C7D3DB · ΔE 0.7 · LRV 64
0629 · #C9D4D8 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 65
0643 · #BDD2DE · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 62
0496 · #C2D3D3 · ΔE 4.55 · LRV 63

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0622 · #C5D2D9 · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 64
0629 · #C7D4D7 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 65
0587 · #C2D0E1 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 63

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.67
All gray at Rodda →
R091 · #CAD0D3 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 63

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.93
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-770 · #C5D1DC · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 63
C2-787 · #C6D2DD · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 63
C2-738 · #CAD3D4 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 64
C2-802 · #CACCD4 · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 60

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.27
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-31 · #CED0D3 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 63

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.06
All gray at Portola Paints →
PIGEON GRAY · #C2C6CA · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 56

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All gray at Kompozit →
0622 · #C5D2D9 · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 63
0629 · #C7D4D7 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 64
0587 · #C2D0E1 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 62

Similar Farrow & Ball colors

closest in the Farrow & Ball deck

The nearest shades to Kakelugn 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. 205 · LRV 61
No. 277 · LRV 66
No. 9814 · LRV 63
No. 270 · LRV 58
No. G10 · LRV 61
No. 228 · LRV 60

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C5D1D8 in HSL space. Pair Kakelugn with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C5D1D8 + #D8CCC5
TRIADIC
#C5D1D8 · #D8C5D1 · #D1D8C5
ANALOGOUS
#C5D8D6 · #C5D1D8 · #C5C8D8

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.56:1fail
Sample text on black
13.49:1AAA

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

Farrow & Ball Kakelugn Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Kakelugn 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. 317 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kakelugn

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kakelugn is North Star (SW 6246) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Star swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Kakelugn

At Behr, the closest color to Kakelugn is Galactic Tint (N510-2) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Galactic Tint swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kakelugn

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Kakelugn is Violet Mist (1437) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Mist swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Kakelugn

Valspar's nearest match is Spun Sugar (8004-41A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Kakelugn without repainting risk. See the full Spun Sugar swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kakelugn

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Memory Lane (PPG1163-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Kakelugn without repainting risk. See the full Memory Lane swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Kakelugn

The closest Glidden equivalent of Kakelugn is Cool Gray (PPG10-12). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62). If Glidden is your counter, order Cool Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Gray swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kakelugn

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kakelugn is Faintest Iris (242-1DB) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faintest Iris swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kakelugn

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kakelugn is North Star (HGSW 3367) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Star swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kakelugn

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Kakelugn is Polished Silver (DE5820). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 58 vs 62). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Polished Silver and you'll get the same color. See the full Polished Silver swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kakelugn

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Kakelugn. The nearest is Dark Moon (JG-74) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dark Moon swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kakelugn

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Kakelugn is Serene Setting (0622). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 62). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Serene Setting and you'll get the same color. See the full Serene Setting swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kakelugn

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Kakelugn is Serene Setting (0622). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 62). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Serene Setting and you'll get the same color. See the full Serene Setting swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Kakelugn

At Rodda, the closest color to Kakelugn is Still Pool (R091) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 62) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Still Pool swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Kakelugn

C2 Paint's nearest match is Holiday (C2-770), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Kakelugn without repainting risk. See the full Holiday swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Kakelugn

Clare has no exact twin of Kakelugn. The nearest is Wink (PNT100-LT-31) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 62). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wink swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Kakelugn

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Kakelugn is Serene Setting (0622). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 62). If Kompozit is your counter, order Serene Setting and you'll get the same color. See the full Serene Setting swatch →

EXPLORE MORE