Farrow and Ball Lamp Room Gray 88
| Official page: | Lamp Room Gray 88 |
| Code: | 88 |
| Name: | Lamp Room Gray |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Lamp Room Gray?
Lamp Room Gray creates a softer more lived in finish while retaining a sense of timelessness. Farrow and Ball describe it as 'a match to the original white which had dirtied down due to the trimming of the lamp wicks'.
Lamp Room Gray 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.
Lamp Room Gray for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space
Farrow and Ball 88 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 Lamp Room Gray 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 Lamp Room Gray undertones?
The undertone of Lamp Room Gray can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#B2B1A9
RGB code:
178, 177, 169
Is Farrow and Ball Lamp Room Gray 88 cool or warm?
With a hue of 53° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
88 Lamp Room Gray HSL code: 53, 6%, 68%
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 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.
- 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 Lamp Room Gray
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Lamp Room Gray:
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
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Darker shades
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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 Lamp Room Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 233, such as Farrow and Ball Wine Dark and Pitch Blue.
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LRV of Lamp Room Gray
Lamp Room Gray has an LRV of 43.7% 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 43.7%, 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 | #b2b1a9 | |
| RGB Decimal | 178, 177, 169 | |
| RGB Percent | 69.80%, 69.41%, 66.27% | |
| HSV | Hue: 53° Saturation: 5.06% Value: 69.8% | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 6, 68) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.56 Yellow: 5.06 Key: 30.2 | |
| YIQ | Y: 176.387 I: 3.167 Q: -2.278 | |
| XYZ | X: 41.242 Y: 43.774 Z: 43.802 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.077 a:-1.11 b:4.216 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.077 u:1.026 v:6.321 | |
| Decimal | 11710889 | |
| Hunter Lab | 66.162, -4.515, 7.061 |
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