# Farrow and Ball Parma Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-parma-gray-27](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-parma-gray-27)

Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27 is a light, muted blue-gray with a softly cool cast. Its pale #b2bfc5 tone has enough gray to keep the blue from feeling bright or sugary, making it a measured choice for broad wall areas. In daylight, the blue character is likely to read more clearly, while lower or warmer light can draw attention to its gray side. Use it in bedrooms, bathrooms, or studies where a quiet, airy backdrop is wanted. Pair Parma Gray with crisp white trim, pale natural wood, brushed nickel, or deeper charcoal accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** Parma Gray
- **Color code:** 27
- **HEX:** #b2bfc5
- **RGB:** 178, 191, 197
- **LRV:** 50.17%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Tikkurila K492](https://plan-home.com/color/tikkurila-k492)
- [Dulux Steel Parade](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-parade)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 4](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-4-90bg-55051)
- [Dulux Niagara Blues 4](https://plan-home.com/color/niagara-blues-4)
- [Tikkurila Secret](https://plan-home.com/color/secret-x438)
- [Tikkurila J491](https://plan-home.com/color/j491)
- [Farrow and Ball Hazy](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-hazy-cc6)
- [Dulux Misty Morning](https://plan-home.com/color/misty-morning)
- [Dulux Coastal Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-coastal-grey)
- [Tikkurila K500](https://plan-home.com/color/k500)
- [Jotun Nordic Breeze](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-breeze-5452)
- [Little Greene Bone China Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-bone-china-blue-107)
- [Tikkurila Haven](https://plan-home.com/color/haven-k498)
- [Dulux Pebble Drift 4](https://plan-home.com/color/pebble-drift-4)
- [Dulux Misty Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/misty-sky)
- [Little Greene Obscura](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-obscura-327)
- [Jotun Classic Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/classic-blue-4062)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Hazy](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-hazy-cc6)
- [Farrow and Ball Kakelugn](https://plan-home.com/color/kakelugn-317)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Selvedge](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-selvedge-306)
- [Farrow and Ball Stone Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-stone-blue-86)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Dove Tale](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-dove-tale-267)
- [Farrow and Ball Purbeck Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-purbeck-stone)
- [Farrow and Ball Cornforth White](https://plan-home.com/color/cornforth-white-228)
- [Farrow and Ball Salon Drab](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-salon-drab)
- [Farrow and Ball Broccoli Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-broccoli-brown)
- [Farrow and Ball Sulking Room Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/sulking-room-pink-294)
- [Farrow and Ball Mouse's Back](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-mouses-back-40)

Official product page: https://www.farrow-ball.com/paint/parma-gray

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.