Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue 89
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- Lulworth Blue for bedroom (2 photos)
- Lulworth Blue for living room (6 photos)
- Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue for bathroom (5 photos)
- Farrow and Ball 89 on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- Lulworth Blue for exterior (5 photos)
- Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue reviews (5 photos)
- What are Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue undertones?
- Is Lulworth Blue 89 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Lulworth Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Lulworth Blue 89
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Lulworth Blue 89 |
| Code: | 89 |
| Name: | Lulworth Blue |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue?
Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue 89 is a light, softened blue with a noticeable grey cast that keeps it from looking sugary or overly bright. Its #a1b8ca value gives it a cool, airy appearance, with enough muted depth to hold its own on full walls. Use it in bedrooms, bathrooms, or a north-facing study where a pale blue can bring gentle definition without becoming stark. It also suits painted cabinetry, especially alongside white marble, brushed nickel, pale oak, or warm off-white trim. Pair Lulworth Blue with chalky whites and soft greiges for a quiet layered scheme, or add charcoal details for clearer contrast.
Lulworth Blue for bedroom (2 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Lulworth Blue for living room (6 photos)
Check out this stunning light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Farrow and Ball 89 for bathroom (5 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool light blue real bathrooms.
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Farrow and Ball 89 on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Lulworth Blue for exterior (5 photos)
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 cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue reviews (5 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue 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 Lulworth Blue undertones?
Lulworth Blue is a mid-light, muted blue with a soft, lightly greyed appearance rather than a bright or vivid one. In the supplied digital sample, it leans slightly toward green within its blue family, giving it a cool blue-green bias. Farrow & Ball does not describe a specific undertone on the official text provided, though the manufacturer says it can promote deep and peaceful sleep in low-lit rooms. Warm artificial light may make this muted blue appear a little softer or less crisp, while cool daylight can make its blue-green direction more noticeable.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
161, 184, 202
Is Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 206°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
89 Lulworth Blue HSL code: 206, 28%, 71%
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 Lulworth Blue
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue:
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.
Darker shades
89
Lulworth Blue
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 Lulworth Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 26, such as Farrow and Ball Blanc De Treillage and Chemise.
LRV of Lulworth Blue
Lulworth Blue has an LRV of 45.23% 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 45.23%, 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 | #a1b8ca |
| RGB Decimal | 161, 184, 202 |
| RGB Percent | 63.14%, 72.16%, 79.22% |
| HSV | Hue: 206° Saturation: 20.3% Value: 79.22% |
| HSL | hsl(206, 27.89, 71.18) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 20.3 Magenta: 8.91 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 20.78 |
| YIQ | Y: 179.175 I: -19.49 Q: 0.736 |
| XYZ | X: 42.495 Y: 46.121 Z: 62.524 |
| CIE Lab | L:73.624 a:-3.981 b:-11.712 |
| CIE Luv | L:73.624 u:-12.878 v:-17.299 |
| Decimal | 10598602 |
| Hunter Lab | 67.913, -7.153, -7.047 |
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Bluebird Skies
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