Farrow and Ball Bothy Blue G11

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Bothy Blue for living room (3 photos)
Farrow and Ball Bothy Blue reviews (3 photos)
What are Farrow and Ball Bothy Blue undertones?
Is Bothy Blue G11 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Bothy Blue
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Bothy Blue G11
Code:	G11
Name:	Bothy Blue
Brand:	Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Bothy Blue?

Farrow and Ball Bothy Blue G11 is a mid-tone blue with a cool, gently muted character. Its #7e9ac8 value suggests a soft grey-blue base with a noticeable lavender cast, rather than a sharp primary blue. In bright daylight, the color reads cleaner and slightly brighter, while warmer artificial light can draw out its quieter, dustier side. Use it on bedroom or study walls for measured color without making the room feel dark, or on cabinetry paired with pale oak, brushed nickel, and off-white paintwork. Bothy Blue also makes a considered accent for a front door or built-in shelving against warm neutrals.

Bothy Blue for living room (3 photos)

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Farrow and Ball Bothy Blue reviews (3 photos)

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What are Farrow and Ball Bothy Blue undertones?

Bothy Blue reads as a mid-light, softly saturated blue with a clear cool-blue character rather than a gray-blue look. In the supplied digital sample, it shows a slight greenward bias, which can make the blue feel a little cleaner and less violet-leaning. Farrow & Ball describes it as a “vibrant ultramarine,” a description that aligns with its visibly definite blue family, though the digital sample appears more softened than intensely saturated. Warm artificial light may bring out a slightly muted or warmer impression, while cool daylight is more likely to keep its blue direction clear.

Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.

HEX value:

#7E9AC8

RGB code:

126, 154, 200

Is Farrow and Ball Bothy Blue cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 217° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.

G11 Bothy Blue HSL code: 217, 40%, 64%

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 Bothy 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 Bothy 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 Bothy Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 37, such as Farrow and Ball Blanc De Treillage and Chemise.

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