What is the HEX code for Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath?

The hexadecimal color code for Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath undertone is #ccbfb3 .

What is the RGB code of Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath?

RGB code is 204, 191, 179 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath 229

Q: Is Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath 229 cool or warm?

Farrow and Ball 229 Elephant's Breath is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath undertones?

Red is Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath undertone color.

Official page:	Elephant's Breath 229
Code:	229
Name:	Elephant's Breath
Brand:	Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath?

Farrow and Ball 229 Elephant's Breath, a chic and understated hue, evokes a sense of sophistication and tranquility. This versatile shade pairs harmoniously with neutrals like ivory and taupe, creating a timeless and elegant aesthetic. For a pop of contrast, consider combining it with deep navy or charcoal gray for a modern and bold look. Farrow and Ball 229 seamlessly blends with natural textures and materials, enhancing its beauty and warmth in any space. Elevate your interiors with the timeless charm of Farrow and Ball 229 Elephant's Breath.

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What are Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath undertones?

The undertone of Elephant's Breath can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#CCBFB3

RGB code:

204, 191, 179

Is Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath 229 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 29° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

229 Elephant's Breath HSL code: 29, 20%, 75%

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.

Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

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 Elephant's Breath

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath:

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 Elephant's Breath with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Wine Dark.

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LRV of Elephant's Breath

Elephant's Breath has an LRV of 53.62% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 53.62%, 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	#ccbfb3
RGB Decimal	204, 191, 179
RGB Percent	80.00%, 74.90%, 70.20%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 12.25% Value: 80.0%
HSL	hsl(29, 20, 75)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.37 Yellow: 12.25 Key: 20.0
YIQ	Y: 193.519 I: 11.603 Q: -0.984
XYZ	X: 51.668 Y: 53.354 Z: 50.212
CIE Lab	L:78.084 a:2.533 b:7.695
CIE Luv	L:78.084 u:8.417 v:10.758
Decimal	13418419
Hunter Lab	73.044, -1.565, 10.374