# Farrow and Ball Cook's Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-cooks-blue-237](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-cooks-blue-237)

Farrow and Ball Cook's Blue 237 is a mid-tone blue with a softened, slightly greyed cast that keeps it from looking overly bright. Its cool character is clear, though the muted finish gives it enough depth for larger wall areas. In daylight, this color reads as a clean but restrained blue; under warmer evening lighting, it can appear gentler and a little more subdued. It suits bathrooms, bedrooms, and painted kitchen cabinetry, especially alongside crisp white trim, pale stone, or brushed nickel. Pair Cook's Blue with natural oak, light grey textiles, or warm off-whites to bring out its balanced, practical quality.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** Cook's Blue
- **Color code:** 237
- **HEX:** #6a90b4
- **RGB:** 106, 144, 180
- **LRV:** 25.10%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 209° Saturation: 41.11% Value: 70.59%
- **HSL:** hsl(209, 33.04, 56.08)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 41.11 Magenta: 20.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 29.41
- **YIQ:** Y: 136.742 I: -34.213 Q: 3.165
- **XYZ:** X: 24.152 Y: 26.304 Z: 46.972
- **CIE Lab:** L:58.325 a:-3.671 b:-22.974
- **CIE Luv:** L:58.325 u:-19.117 v:-34.356
- **Decimal:** 6983860
- **Hunter Lab:** 51.288, -5.696, -18.4

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Atlantic Surf 3](https://plan-home.com/color/atlantic-surf-3)
- [Dulux Sapphire Springs 5](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-springs-5)
- [Dulux Sea Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-blue)
- [Dulux Mystic Mauve 2](https://plan-home.com/color/mystic-mauve-2)
- [Dulux Amazon Beat 3](https://plan-home.com/color/amazon-beat-3)
- [Dulux Violet Kiss](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-kiss)
- [Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-belvedere-blue)
- [Dulux Blue Seduction 2](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-seduction-2)
- [Dulux Delicate Cornflower](https://plan-home.com/color/delicate-cornflower)
- [Dulux Fallen Wildflower](https://plan-home.com/color/fallen-wildflower)
- [Little Greene Tivoli](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-tivoli-206)
- [Dulux Venetian Crystal 5](https://plan-home.com/color/venetian-crystal-5)
- [Dulux Fragrant Cloud 2](https://plan-home.com/color/fragrant-cloud-2)
- [Farrow and Ball Bothy Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-bothy-blue)
- [RAL Classic Pastel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-blue-ral-5024)
- [Dulux Fragrant Cloud 1](https://plan-home.com/color/fragrant-cloud-1)
- [Dulux Royal Regatta 5](https://plan-home.com/color/royal-regatta-5)
- [Farrow and Ball Chinese Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-chinese-blue)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Bothy Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-bothy-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Bay Area Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-bay-area-blue)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Belvedere Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-belvedere-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Ultra Marine Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-ultra-marine-blue)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Blanc De Treillage](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-blanc-de-treillage)
- [Farrow and Ball Chemise](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-chemise)
- [Farrow and Ball Clunch](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-clunch)
- [Farrow and Ball Stirabout](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-stirabout-300)
- [Farrow and Ball Shadow White](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-shadow-white-282)
- [Farrow and Ball Shaded White](https://plan-home.com/color/shaded-white-201)
- [Farrow and Ball Dimity](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-dimity-2008)

Official product page: https://www.farrow-ball.com/paint/cooks-blue

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.