Farrow and Ball Charleston Gray 243
| Official page: | Charleston Gray 243 |
| Code: | 243 |
| Name: | Charleston Gray |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Charleston Gray?
Farrow and Ball 243 Charleston Gray exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance with its rich and versatile tone. This understated hue adds a touch of warmth to any space, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Pair Charleston Gray with soft neutrals like White Tie, Pointing, and Slipper Satin for a harmonious and timeless look. For a bold and modern contrast, consider combining it with Hague Blue or Stiffkey Blue for a striking color scheme that showcases Charleston Gray's versatility. Embrace the timeless appeal of Farrow and Ball 243 Charleston Gray and create a beautiful space that exudes style and sophistication.
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What are Farrow and Ball Charleston Gray undertones?
Charleston Gray has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#9F9389
RGB code:
159, 147, 137
Is Farrow and Ball Charleston Gray 243 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 27°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
243 Charleston Gray HSL code: 27, 10%, 58%
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 Charleston Gray
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 Charleston Gray:
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
243
Charleston Gray
Darker shades
243
Charleston Gray
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 Charleston Gray with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 207, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Wine Dark.
LRV of Charleston Gray
Charleston Gray has an LRV of 30.43% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 30.43%, 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 | #9f9389 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 159, 147, 137 | |
| RGB Percent | 62.35%, 57.65%, 53.73% | |
| HSV | Hue: 27° Saturation: 13.84% Value: 62.35% | |
| HSL | hsl(27, 10, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.55 Yellow: 13.84 Key: 37.65 | |
| YIQ | Y: 149.448 I: 10.364 Q: -0.574 | |
| XYZ | X: 29.246 Y: 30.045 Z: 27.919 | |
| CIE Lab | L:61.693 a:2.674 b:6.894 | |
| CIE Luv | L:61.693 u:7.78 v:9.126 | |
| Decimal | 10457993 | |
| Hunter Lab | 54.813, -0.682, 8.17 | |
Farrow and Ball 243 Charleston Gray
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Natural Taupe 1
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Form
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Grey Taupe
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Mohair
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Bleached Lichen 1
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10966
Almond Beige
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