What is the HEX code for Farrow and Ball Parma Gray?

The hexadecimal color code for Farrow and Ball Parma Gray undertone is #b2bfc5 .

What is the RGB code of Farrow and Ball Parma Gray?

RGB code is 178, 191, 197 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27

Q: Is Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27 cool or warm?

Farrow and Ball 27 Parma Gray is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Farrow and Ball Parma Gray undertones?

Blue is Farrow and Ball Parma Gray undertone color.

Official page:	Parma Gray 27
Code:	27
Name:	Parma Gray
Brand:	Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Parma Gray?

Farrow and Ball 27 Parma Gray brings a serene and sophisticated touch to any space. This soft blue-gray hue exudes a sense of tranquility, making it perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, or living areas. Pair Parma Gray with crisp whites and light greys for a clean, contemporary look, or add warmth with accents in Farrow and Ball 31 Railings or 202 Black Blue. The versatility of Parma Gray allows it to complement both modern and traditional styles, creating a timeless and elegant aesthetic in your home.

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What are Farrow and Ball Parma Gray undertones?

Parma Gray has a clear blue 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:

#B2BFC5

RGB code:

178, 191, 197

Is Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 199°, this Grey reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

27 Parma Gray HSL code: 199, 14%, 74%

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 Parma 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Parma 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 Parma Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as Farrow and Ball Dove Tale and Purbeck Stone.

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LRV of Parma Gray

Parma Gray has an LRV of 50.17% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why 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 50.17%, 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	#b2bfc5
RGB Decimal	178, 191, 197
RGB Percent	69.80%, 74.90%, 77.25%
HSV	Hue: 199° Saturation: 9.64% Value: 77.25%
HSL	hsl(199, 14, 74)
CMYK	Cyan: 9.64 Magenta: 3.05 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 22.75
YIQ	Y: 187.797 I: -9.675 Q: -0.883
XYZ	X: 47.066 Y: 50.757 Z: 60.126
CIE Lab	L:76.532 a:-3.271 b:-4.546
CIE Luv	L:76.532 u:-7.406 v:-6.315
Decimal	11714501
Hunter Lab	71.244, -6.755, -0.166