Cord
Cord is a versatile and reflective paint color from Farrow & Ball. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 9 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#d6c39e
LRV
55.44
Cord in Real Rooms
Cord has a medium-high LRV of 55.44 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
3 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Cord in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Farrow and Ball Cord bedroom accent wall
@sixatno.5
Farrow and Ball Cord bedroom color
@amandaminers
Farrow and Ball Cord 16 wall paint
@thatgreengreenhouse
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
On kitchen cabinets, Cord adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Farrow and Ball Cord kitchen cabinets
@peartreehill
3 Living Room Photos
Cord works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Farrow and Ball Cord living room paint review
@loveandlilac
Farrow and Ball Cord 16 living room
@janeburgesscolour
Farrow and Ball Cord 16 wall paint
@tradepaintingservices
2 Misc Photos
These photos show Cord in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Farrow and Ball Cord 16 kids room
@llunioliving
Farrow and Ball Cord 16 kids room
@llunioliving