Farrow & Ball
Borrowed Light No. 235
Borrowed Light by Farrow & Ball
Borrowed Light (No. 235) is a light color that reads slightly green on screen, with an estimated LRV of 72.4. It works well for whole rooms, trim and ceilings, especially in rooms with little daylight.
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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.
Borrowed Light equivalents from other brands
The closest color from each brand, measured as perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Below 2 is hard to see, above 5 is clearly different.
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Colors that go with Borrowed Light
Borrowed Light is closest to off white. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:
FAQ
What is the LRV of Borrowed Light?
Estimated from its screen color, Borrowed Light has an LRV of about 72.4. Farrow & Ball publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.
Is Borrowed Light warm or cool?
On screen, Borrowed Light reads slightly green. Undertones shift with light, so test a sample on two walls and look at it in the morning and evening.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Borrowed Light?
The closest Sherwin-Williams color in our catalog is Misty (SW 6232), with a color difference of 2.7 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.
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