Farrow and Ball Bay Area Blue 9815

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Farrow and Ball 9815 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Farrow and Ball Bay Area Blue reviews (6 photos)
What are Farrow and Ball Bay Area Blue undertones?
Is Bay Area Blue 9815 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Bay Area Blue
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Bay Area Blue 9815
Code:	9815
Name:	Bay Area Blue
Brand:	Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Bay Area Blue?

Farrow and Ball Bay Area Blue 9815 is a mid-tone blue with a softened, lightly muted cast rather than a sharp primary-blue intensity. Its #7fa9cb color value gives it a cool, airy appearance that feels especially clear in daylight, while warmer artificial light can make it look slightly quieter and more subdued. Use it on bedroom or bathroom walls for a composed wash of color, or on cabinetry where a blue finish can provide definition without becoming too dark. Bay Area Blue pairs well with crisp white trim, pale gray textiles, light oak, and brushed nickel or chrome hardware.

Farrow and Ball 9815 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Farrow and Ball Bay Area Blue reviews (6 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue 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 Bay Area Blue undertones?

Bay Area Blue reads as a mid-light blue with a soft, moderately saturated appearance that still has clear color presence. In the supplied digital sample, it shows a slight green-leaning bias within its blue family, which can make it feel a little cleaner and less violet than some blues. Farrow & Ball describes it as a “clear bright blue,” and that description fits its visibly blue main character rather than identifying a specific undertone. Warm artificial light may soften and slightly warm its blue appearance, while cooler daylight can make the blue and its subtle green lean more noticeable.

Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.

HEX value:

#7FA9CB

RGB code:

127, 169, 203

Is Farrow and Ball Bay Area Blue cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 207° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.

9815 Bay Area Blue HSL code: 207, 42%, 65%

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.

How light temperature affects Bay Area Blue

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Bay Area Blue:

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.

Darker shades

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Bay Area Blue

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 Bay Area Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 27, such as Farrow and Ball Blanc De Treillage and Chemise.

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Bay Area Blue

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