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Old White

Old White begins as a beige color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.

LRV

54.93

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Light Reflectance Value
54.93
Medium
TemperatureWarm

Old White in Rooms

Follow Old White from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 26 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

5 Bathroom Photos

The 5 bathroom images turn a beige swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Farrow and Ball Old White bathroom paint review

Farrow and Ball Old White bathroom paint review

@deltapropertysolutions

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bathroom

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bathroom

@emmafarquharsoninteriors

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bathroom

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bathroom

@thejourneyatno.30

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bathroom

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bathroom

@churchcottagenorfolk

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bathroom

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bathroom

@makingovermiddlehurst

1 House Photo

The 1 house image turn a beige swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 exterior

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 exterior

@ourwiltshirenest

2 Front Door Photos

The beige, greige, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light and hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim guide the final sample decision.

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 front door

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 front door

@ourvictorianonthehill

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 front door

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 front door

@cottagefullofplants

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The repetition of doors, drawers and shadow lines can draw different notes from Old White (4). The beige, greige, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 kitchen cabinets

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 kitchen cabinets

@dani_airbnb_former_host_

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 kitchen cabinets

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 kitchen cabinets

@jillylizzyinteriors

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 kitchen cabinets

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 kitchen cabinets

@jillylizzyinteriors

6 Living Room Photos

Old White (4) moves through 6 living room images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 living room

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 living room

@grace.athome

5 Bedroom Photos

These 5 bedroom images show how Old White (4) can sit beside bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures. The beige, greige, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bedroom

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bedroom

@churchcottagenorfolk

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bedroom

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bedroom

@rnji_ltd

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bedroom

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 bedroom

@whitehillhome_

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 wall paint

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 wall paint

@life_of_isatu

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 review

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 review

@life_of_isatu

2 Misc Photos

Old White (4) can change noticeably under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 painted storage

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 painted storage

@twsc.shop

Farrow and Ball Old White 4

Farrow and Ball Old White 4

@catford_in_the_house

1 Home Office Photo

Old White (4) can change noticeably under daylight beside desk lamps and screen glow. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 home office

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 home office

@gtsdecorating

1 Kitchen Photo

These 1 kitchen image show how Old White (4) can sit beside stone, timber, tile and metal finishes. The beige, greige, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 kitchen

Farrow and Ball Old White 4 kitchen

@mywhimsywalls

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Color Codes

RGB207, 195, 173
HSL39° 26% 75%
CMYK0 6 16 19
CIE LabL: 79.2 a: 0.6 b: 12.6
XYZX: 52.79 Y: 55.31 Z: 47.42