How popular is Worsted?
Searches per month · UKAbout 720 searches a month in the UKDown 15% on the previous 12 months.
- #163 most-searched paint color in the UK
- #106 most-searched Farrow & Ball color
- #30 most-searched gray in the UK
Google search volume for “Farrow & Ball Worsted” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Worsted
Worsted is a sophisticated, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 35 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Farrow & Ball colors with the same hue and saturation as Worsted, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Worsted
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
- Code
- No. 284
- Hex
- #A3A099
- RGB
- 163, 160, 153
- HSL
- 42, 5%, 62%
- CMYK
- 0, 2, 6, 36Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 65.9, -0.2, 4.0
- CSS
- --farrow-ball-worsted
- LRV
- 35 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- modern emulsionestate emulsionfull glossestate eggshellmodern eggshell
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.