Farrow and Ball Eating Room Red 43
| Official page: | Eating Room Red 43 |
| Code: | 43 |
| Name: | Eating Room Red |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Eating Room Red?
Introducing the rich and inviting color, **Eating Room Red**, from Farrow and Ball's collection. This deep and sophisticated hue, with the code **43**, adds warmth and character to any space. Pair **Eating Room Red** with complementary tones such as **Ammonite** (code 274) for a modern contrast, or opt for soft neutrals like **Skimming Stone** (code 241) to create a cozy atmosphere. Embrace the timeless elegance of **Eating Room Red** and elevate your interiors with a touch of bold luxury.
Eating Room Red 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 Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Farrow and Ball 43 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Farrow and Ball Eating Room Red reviews
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What are Farrow and Ball Eating Room Red undertones?
The undertone of Eating Room Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#8F4E4D
RGB code:
143, 78, 77
Is Farrow and Ball Eating Room Red 43 cool or warm?
With a hue of 1° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
43 Eating Room Red HSL code: 1, 30%, 43%
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 red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
- Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.
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 Eating Room Red
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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Eating Room Red:
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
43
Eating Room Red
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 Eating Room Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 181, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Dix Blue.
LRV of Eating Room Red
Eating Room Red has an LRV of 12.2% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 12.2%, 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 | #8f4e4d | |
| RGB Decimal | 143, 78, 77 | |
| RGB Percent | 56.08%, 30.59%, 30.20% | |
| HSV | Hue: 1° Saturation: 46.15% Value: 56.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(1, 30, 43) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 45.45 Yellow: 46.15 Key: 43.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 97.321 I: 39.055 Q: 13.439 | |
| XYZ | X: 15.392 Y: 11.826 Z: 8.491 | |
| CIE Lab | L:40.938 a:27.116 b:12.721 | |
| CIE Luv | L:40.938 u:44.845 v:10.281 | |
| Decimal | 9391693 | |
| Hunter Lab | 34.388, 19.717, 9.432 |
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