Farrow and Ball Etruscan Red 56

Official page:Etruscan Red 56
Code:56
Name:Etruscan Red
Brand:Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Etruscan Red?

Let’s dive into a full Etruscan Red paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 56. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Etruscan Red for bedroom (3 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Etruscan Red for living room (2 photos)

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space

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Farrow and Ball 56 for bathroom (5 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark red real bathrooms.

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Farrow and Ball 56 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Farrow and Ball Etruscan Red reviews (11 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this red 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 Etruscan Red undertones?

Etruscan Red 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:

#815349

RGB code:

129, 83, 73

Is Farrow and Ball Etruscan Red 56 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 11°, this dark red reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

56 Etruscan Red HSL code: 11, 28%, 40%

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 Etruscan 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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Etruscan Red:

Complementary color scheme

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 Etruscan Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 191, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Parma Gray.

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RGB Percent50.59%, 32.55%, 28.63%Copy color code
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