Archive by Farrow & Ball is a warm, light beige with subtle red-orange and taupe undertones. This comforting, luminous neutral creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, particularly in rooms that receive little natural daylight or are used primarily in the evening.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 227 |
| HEX Code | #d6c5b0 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 57 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Beige |
| Hidden Undertones | Orange, Pink |
| Use | Interior |
| Best Exposures | North, East, West |
| Best For | Living rooms, cozy bedrooms, hallways, evening rooms, traditional interiors |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Concept board: A warm taupe hue applied to living room walls, complemented by white oak and brushed brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm, diffused afternoon sunlight filtering through linen sheers
- Trim Color:Farrow & Ball Pointing
- Wood Tones:White Oak
- Textiles:Bouclé and washed linen
- Accent Metal:Brushed Brass
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Digital color test: Soft morning light illuminating warm beige bedroom walls, grounded by wide-plank European oak flooring.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft morning light with warm bedside lamp illumination
- Coordinating Color:Farrow & Ball Smoked Trout
- Flooring:Wide-plank European Oak
- Bedding:Oatmeal Linen
- Window Treatments:Heavy woven cotton drapes
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Digital visualization: A sophisticated beige upper wall paired with classic oak herringbone parquet and distressed gilt frames.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Indirect overhead ambient lighting with natural light spilling from adjacent rooms
- Wainscoting Color:Farrow & Ball Joa's White
- Flooring:Herringbone Parquet
- Rug Style:Faded Vintage Oushak
- Art Frames:Distressed Gilt wood
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Color mock-up: Testing this inviting taupe hue under moody incandescent lamplight alongside a rich tufted leather sofa.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Low, moody, warm incandescent lamplight creating intimate pools of light
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball London Clay
- Furniture Style:Tufted Leather Chesterfield
- Metals:Antique Copper
- Styling Props:Lit tapered candles, whiskey tumbler
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Material board: A refined beige backdrop enhancing intricate plaster crown molding and polished mahogany furniture.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Balanced, bright, even natural light from large sash windows
- Ceiling Color:Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin
- Architectural Details:Intricate plaster crown molding
- Wood Tones:Mahogany
- Textiles:Damask Silk
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