# Farrow and Ball String

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-string-8](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-string-8)

Farrow and Ball String 8 is a light, muted beige with a clear warm, sandy cast. Its #ddcdae color value reads as softly golden rather than stark cream, with enough beige depth to hold its own on large walls. In bright daylight, String can appear airy and lightly sun-warmed; under evening lamps, its tan notes become more noticeable. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a gentle neutral backdrop is wanted without moving into grey. Pair it with off-white trim, natural oak, woven linen, and deeper brown or clay-toned accents for a grounded palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** String
- **Color code:** 8
- **HEX:** #ddcdae
- **RGB:** 221, 205, 174
- **LRV:** 61.79%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 40° Saturation: 21.27% Value: 86.67%
- **HSL:** hsl(40, 40.87, 77.45)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.24 Yellow: 21.27 Key: 13.33
- **YIQ:** Y: 206.25 I: 19.496 Q: -6.263
- **XYZ:** X: 59.289 Y: 62.092 Z: 48.895
- **CIE Lab:** L:82.962 a:0.656 b:17.47
- **CIE Luv:** L:82.962 u:11.515 v:24.811
- **Decimal:** 14536110
- **Hunter Lab:** 78.799, -3.591, 18.369

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Jotun Ginseng](https://plan-home.com/color/ginseng-10245)
- [Little Greene Travertine](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-travertine-319)
- [Dulux Bracken Salts 4](https://plan-home.com/color/bracken-salts-4)
- [Jotun Soft Radiance](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-radiance-12080)
- [Dulux Warm Straw](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-straw)
- [Tikkurila Chai](https://plan-home.com/color/chai-h459)
- [Farrow and Ball Orange Coloured White](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-orange-coloured-white)
- [Dulux Twisted Bamboo 1](https://plan-home.com/color/twisted-bamboo-1)
- [Dulux Cashew Nut](https://plan-home.com/color/cashew-nut)
- [Farrow and Ball Savage Ground](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-savage-ground)
- [Farrow and Ball Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-cream)
- [Dulux Trench Coat](https://plan-home.com/color/trench-coat)
- [Little Greene Travertine - Mid](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-travertine-mid-273)
- [Dulux Salisbury Stones 4](https://plan-home.com/color/salisbury-stones-4)
- [Jotun Humble Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/humble-yellow-11173)
- [RAL Classic Light ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/light-ivory-ral-1015)
- [Jotun Wild Rice](https://plan-home.com/color/wild-rice-1012)
- [Tikkurila Travertine](https://plan-home.com/color/travertine-y396)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-sand-cc2)
- [Farrow and Ball Tallow](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-tallow-203)
- [Farrow and Ball New White](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-new-white-59)
- [Farrow and Ball House White](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-house-white)
- [Farrow and Ball Joa's White](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-joas-white-226)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Savage Ground](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-savage-ground)
- [Farrow and Ball Light Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-light-stone)
- [Farrow and Ball Cord](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-cord-16)
- [Farrow and Ball Bone](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-bone-15)
- [Farrow and Ball Old White](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-old-white-4)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Black Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-black-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Graupel](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-graupel)
- [Farrow and Ball Kittiwake](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-kittiwake-307)
- [Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-lulworth-blue-89)
- [Farrow and Ball Wine Dark](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-wine-dark-308)
- [Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/stiffkey-blue-281)
- [Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pitch-blue)

Official product page: https://www.farrow-ball.com/paint/string

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.