Farrow and Ball Cinder Rose 246
| Official page: | Cinder Rose 246 |
| Code: | 246 |
| Name: | Cinder Rose |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Cinder Rose?
Farrow and Ball Cinder Rose is a beautiful dusky shade of pink. Cinder Rose has barely any of the yellow pigment found in most pinks, making it feel bluer. This romantic nurturing color can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and garden rooms.
Cinder Rose for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Cinder Rose for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Pink shade can create a unique space
Farrow and Ball 246 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Farrow and Ball 246 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Cinder Rose for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Farrow and Ball Cinder Rose reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this 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 Cinder Rose undertones?
The undertone of Cinder Rose can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#C7A4A6
RGB code:
199, 164, 166
Is Farrow and Ball Cinder Rose 246 cool or warm?
With a hue of 357° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
246 Cinder Rose HSL code: 357, 24%, 71%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
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 Cinder Rose
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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Cinder Rose:
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 Cinder Rose with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 177, such as Farrow and Ball Dix Blue and Ancona Blue.
LRV of Cinder Rose
Cinder Rose has an LRV of 42.78% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 42.78%, 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 | #c7a4a6 | |
| RGB Decimal | 199, 164, 166 | |
| RGB Percent | 78.04%, 64.31%, 65.10% | |
| HSV | Hue: 357° Saturation: 17.59% Value: 78.04% | |
| HSL | hsl(357, 24, 71) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.59 Yellow: 16.58 Key: 21.96 | |
| YIQ | Y: 174.693 I: 20.214 Q: 8.026 | |
| XYZ | X: 43.711 Y: 41.448 Z: 41.764 | |
| CIE Lab | L:70.488 a:13.146 b:3.803 | |
| CIE Luv | L:70.488 u:21.333 v:3.137 | |
| Decimal | 13083814 | |
| Hunter Lab | 64.38, 8.529, 6.604 |
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