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Farrow and Ball De Nimes

Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299 paint color review

Official color page:De Nimes 299
Color code:299
Color name:De Nimes
Brand:Farrow and Ball

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.

LRV of De Nimes

De Nimes 299 has an LRV of 18.64% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 18.64% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Farrow and Ball De Nimes undertones?

Blue is Farrow and Ball De Nimes undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#6A7C80

RGB code:

106, 124, 128

Is Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 191° this Grey refers 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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball De Nimes:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Farrow and Ball 299 De Nimes

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Farrow and Ball 299 De Nimes

Color comparison

De Nimes 299 vs Light Blue 22

Let's highlight the differences and help you select the ideal hue for your space.

Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299 vs Farrow and Ball Light Blue 22Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299
LRV: 18.64%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 49.12%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold

De Nimes 299 vs Denim Drift

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Discover which one suits your needs in our comparison.

Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299 vs Dulux  Denim DriftFarrow and Ball De Nimes 299
LRV: 18.64%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 25.13%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

De Nimes 299 vs Inchyra Blue 289

Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.

Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299 vs Farrow and Ball Inchyra Blue 289Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299
LRV: 18.64%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 12.5%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

De Nimes 299 vs Oval Room Blue 85

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Discover which one suits your needs in our comparison.

Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299 vs Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299
LRV: 18.64%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 32%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

Color pairings

De Nimes 299 vs Railings 31

Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299 vs Farrow and Ball Railings 31Farrow and Ball De Nimes 299
LRV: 18.64%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 6.8%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#6A7C80copy color code
RGB Decimal106, 124, 128copy color code
RGB Percent41.57%, 48.63%, 50.20%copy color code
HSVHue: 191° Saturation: 17.19% Value: 50.2%copy color code
HSLhsl(191, 9, 46)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 17.19 Magenta: 3.12 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 49.8copy color code
YIQY: 119.074 I: -12.012 Q: -2.563copy color code
XYZX: 17.046 Y: 19.038 Z: 23.193copy color code
CIE LabL:50.731 a:-5.664 b:-4.389copy color code
CIE LuvL:50.731 u:-9.653 v:-5.265copy color code
Decimal6978688copy color code
Hunter lab43.632, -6.618, -0.973copy color code
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