Farrow and Ball London Stone 6

Official page:London Stone 6
Code:6
Name:London Stone
Brand:Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball London Stone?

Farrow and Ball's London Stone is a warm, earthy taupe with a subtle red undertone, making it a versatile neutral for any room. It works particularly well in spaces with natural wood accents, brass or gold hardware, and warm-toned textiles. This greige color pairs nicely with other soft neutrals, muted greens, or even bolder jewel tones for a pop of color. Consider using it in a bedroom or living room for a cozy, inviting atmosphere or as an accent wall in a hallway or entryway to create a warm welcome.

London Stone 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.

London Stone bedroom picture
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 bedroom
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 bedroom
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 boho bedroom
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 bedroom
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London Stone for living room

Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige shade can create a unique space

London Stone victorian living room
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London Stone living room color review
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Farrow and Ball London Stone victorian living room
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 living room
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 greige living room
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 greige living room
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 review
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Farrow and Ball 6 for bathroom

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

Farrow and Ball London Stone bathroom color review
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Farrow and Ball London Stone bathroom interior
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 greige bathroom
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Farrow and Ball 6 on kitchen cabinets

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

London Stone kitchen cabinets color review
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London Stone kitchen cabinets color
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Farrow and Ball London Stone kitchen cabinets picture
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Farrow and Ball London Stone kitchen cabinets
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 kitchen cabinets
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London Stone for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 front door
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 front door
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 front door
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 front door
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 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.

London Stone hallway review
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London Stone hallway picture
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Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 greige walls
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What are Farrow and Ball London Stone undertones?

The undertone of London Stone 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.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#B6A38F

RGB code:

182, 163, 143

Is Farrow and Ball London Stone 6 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 31° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

6 London Stone HSL code: 31, 21%, 64%

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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
  • 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 London Stone

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball London Stone:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

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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 London Stone with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Wine Dark.

LRV of London Stone

London Stone has an LRV of 38.46% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 38.46%, 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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HEX#b6a38fCopy color code
RGB Decimal182, 163, 143Copy color code
RGB Percent71.37%, 63.92%, 56.08%Copy color code
HSVHue: 31° Saturation: 21.43% Value: 71.37%Copy color code
HSLhsl(31, 21, 64)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.44 Yellow: 21.43 Key: 28.63Copy color code
YIQY: 166.401 I: 17.749 Q: -2.205Copy color code
XYZX: 37.346 Y: 38.124 Z: 31.37Copy color code
CIE LabL:68.112 a:3.667 b:12.926Copy color code
CIE LuvL:68.112 u:12.894 v:17.281Copy color code
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Hunter Lab61.744, -0.087, 13.098Copy color code
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