Farrow and Ball Hopper Head 305
| Official page: | Hopper Head 305 |
| Code: | 305 |
| Name: | Hopper Head |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Hopper Head?
Farrow and Ball 305, also known as Hopper Head, is a sophisticated and calming light blue-grey shade that adds a touch of elegance to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites like Strong White (2001) and warm neutrals such as Slipper Satin (2004) for a timeless look. For a more dramatic contrast, consider combining Hopper Head with darker tones like Railings (31) or Hague Blue (30) for a bold statement. Whether used as a wall color or for accents, Farrow and Ball 305 Hopper Head exudes a sense of tranquility and refinement in any room.
Hopper Head for bedroom
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Hopper Head for living room
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Farrow and Ball 305 on kitchen cabinets
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Farrow and Ball Hopper Head reviews
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What are Farrow and Ball Hopper Head undertones?
The undertone of Hopper Head can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#505456
RGB code:
80, 84, 86
Is Farrow and Ball Hopper Head 305 cool or warm?
With a hue of 200° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
305 Hopper Head HSL code: 200, 4%, 33%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
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 Hopper Head
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 black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Hopper Head:
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 Hopper Head with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Farrow and Ball Dove Tale and Purbeck Stone.
LRV of Hopper Head
Hopper Head has an LRV of 8.91% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 8.91%, 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 | #505456 | |
| RGB Decimal | 80, 84, 86 | |
| RGB Percent | 31.37%, 32.94%, 33.73% | |
| HSV | Hue: 200° Saturation: 6.98% Value: 33.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(200, 4, 33) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 6.98 Magenta: 2.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 66.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 83.032 I: -3.026 Q: -0.224 | |
| XYZ | X: 8.158 Y: 8.718 Z: 10.055 | |
| CIE Lab | L:35.435 a:-1.15 b:-1.717 | |
| CIE Luv | L:35.435 u:-2.238 v:-1.988 | |
| Decimal | 5264470 | |
| Hunter Lab | 29.526, -2.353, 0.478 |
Color equivalents
90BG 11/016
Cannon Ball
Dulux

Y500
Wrought iron
Tikkurila

RAL 7015
Slate grey
RAL Classic

00NN 13/000
Night Jewels 2
Dulux

30BB 10/019
Noble Grey
Dulux
RAL 7011
Iron grey
RAL Classic

CC1
Tar
Farrow and Ball

RAL 7043
Traffic grey B
RAL Classic

42BB 09/032
Basically Black
Dulux

324
Vulcan
Little Greene

RAL 7012
Basalt grey
RAL Classic

X499
Licorice
Tikkurila

227
Scree
Little Greene

81BG 12/055
Winters Sky
Dulux
31
Railings
Farrow and Ball

RAL 7024
Graphite grey
RAL Classic

9938
Blackened Black
Jotun

20YY 11/017
Raisin Cake
Dulux




























