Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27
| 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.
Parma 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 cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Parma 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 27 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Farrow and Ball 27 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Parma Gray 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 cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Farrow and Ball Parma 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 Parma Gray undertones?
The undertone of Parma Gray 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#B2BFC5
RGB code:
178, 191, 197
Is Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27 cool or warm?
With a hue of 199° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
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.
- 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.
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 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:


4000K
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
27
Parma Gray
Darker shades
27
Parma Gray
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.
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 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 |
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