Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue 215

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Belvedere Blue for bedroom (2 photos)
Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue reviews (2 photos)
What are Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue undertones?
Is Belvedere Blue 215 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Belvedere Blue
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Belvedere Blue 215
Code:	215
Name:	Belvedere Blue
Brand:	Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue?

Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue 215 is a muted mid-tone blue with a gently greyed cast, giving it a composed, slightly weathered appearance rather than a bright nautical look. Its cool character becomes clearer in daylight, while lower or warmer light can make the shade appear deeper and more subdued. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, studies, and painted cabinetry where a measured dose of color is wanted without overwhelming the room. Pair Belvedere Blue with soft off-whites, pale stone tones, warm natural wood, or brushed nickel for a clean, grounded scheme. On exterior joinery or a front door, this color can read as a calm blue statement against light masonry or creamy trim.

Belvedere Blue for bedroom (2 photos)

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Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue reviews (2 photos)

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What are Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue undertones?

Belvedere Blue reads as a midtone, softly saturated blue with a noticeable green-leaning cast that keeps it from looking like a pure primary blue. The supplied digital sample feels clear and moderately deep rather than dark, with enough color strength to remain distinct on a wall. Farrow & Ball describes it as a “classic indigo,” which points to a deeper blue character than the sample alone may suggest; visually, its blue-green bias can make that indigo description appear cooler and less purple. Warm artificial light may soften and slightly mute the blue-green character, while cool daylight is more likely to keep the blue reading clearer.

Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.

HEX value:

#5E86A3

RGB code:

94, 134, 163

Is Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 205°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

215 Belvedere Blue HSL code: 205, 27%, 50%

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 Belvedere 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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Belvedere 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.

Lighter shades

215
Belvedere Blue

Darker shades

215
Belvedere Blue

W29
Ultra Marine 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 Belvedere Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 25, such as Farrow and Ball Blanc De Treillage and Chemise.

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Belvedere Blue

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