Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299
| Official page: | De Nimes 299 |
| Code: | 299 |
| Name: | De Nimes |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball De Nimes?
Farrow and Ball's De Nimes is a muted, mid-blue color that exudes a sense of calm and tranquility. It works beautifully as a wall color in living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms, and pairs well with both warm and cool-toned accents. This versatile shade can be used as a backdrop for eclectic or minimalist interiors, and can be combined with crisp whites, soft grays, and warm beiges for a timeless and elegant look. Consider pairing De Nimes with natural wood accents and textured fabrics for a cozy and inviting space.
De Nimes for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
De Nimes for living room
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space
Farrow and Ball 299 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark real bathrooms.
Farrow and Ball 299 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
De Nimes for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Farrow and Ball De Nimes reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Farrow and Ball De Nimes undertones?
The undertone of De Nimes can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#6A7C80
RGB code:
106, 124, 128
Is Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299 cool or warm?
With a hue of 191° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
299 De Nimes HSL code: 191, 9%, 46%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects De Nimes
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball De Nimes:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Darker shades
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Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color De Nimes with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 11, such as Farrow and Ball Dove Tale and Sulking Room Pink.
LRV of De Nimes
De Nimes has an LRV of 18.64% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 18.64%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #6A7C80 | |
| RGB Decimal | 106, 124, 128 | |
| RGB Percent | 41.57%, 48.63%, 50.20% | |
| HSV | Hue: 191° Saturation: 17.19% Value: 50.2% | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 9, 46) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 17.19 Magenta: 3.12 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 49.8 | |
| YIQ | Y: 119.074 I: -12.012 Q: -2.563 | |
| XYZ | X: 17.046 Y: 19.038 Z: 23.193 | |
| CIE Lab | L:50.731 a:-5.664 b:-4.389 | |
| CIE Luv | L:50.731 u:-9.653 v:-5.265 | |
| Decimal | 6978688 | |
| Hunter Lab | 43.632, -6.618, -0.973 |
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