Farrow and Ball Cabbage White 269
| Official page: | Cabbage White 269 |
| Code: | 269 |
| Name: | Cabbage White |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Cabbage White?
Elevate your space with the serene beauty of Farrow and Ball 269. Cabbage White creates a peaceful ambiance perfect for bedrooms, nurseries, or any room seeking a touch of tranquility. This soft and subtle hue effortlessly complements both modern and traditional decor, bringing a timeless elegance to your interiors. Embrace the calming essence of Farrow and Ball 269 in your home and create a sanctuary of comfort and style. Let this versatile color code transform your living spaces into inviting retreats that soothe the soul.
Farrow and Ball Cabbage White reviews
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What are Farrow and Ball Cabbage White undertones?
The undertone of Cabbage White can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#E8EEEA
RGB code:
232, 238, 234
Is Farrow and Ball Cabbage White 269 cool or warm?
With a hue of 140° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
269 Cabbage White HSL code: 140, 15%, 92%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
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 Cabbage White
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Cabbage White:
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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Cabbage White
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 Cabbage White with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 320, such as Farrow and Ball Sugared Almond.
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Cabbage White
LRV of Cabbage White
Cabbage White has an LRV of 83.66% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?
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 83.66%, 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 | #e8eeea | |
| RGB Decimal | 232, 238, 234 | |
| RGB Percent | 90.98%, 93.33%, 91.76% | |
| HSV | Hue: 140° Saturation: 2.52% Value: 93.33% | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 15, 92) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.52 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.68 Key: 6.67 | |
| YIQ | Y: 235.75 I: -2.29 Q: -2.514 | |
| XYZ | X: 78.701 Y: 84.245 Z: 89.934 | |
| CIE Lab | L:93.557 a:-2.712 b:1.24 | |
| CIE Luv | L:93.557 u:-3.131 v:2.386 | |
| Decimal | 15265514 | |
| Hunter Lab | 91.785, -7.57, 6.155 |
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