Farrow and Ball Peignoir 286
| Official page: | Peignoir 286 |
| Code: | 286 |
| Name: | Peignoir |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Peignoir?
Peignoir 286 by Farrow and Ball is a grayish red. 286 can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, nursery, and garden rooms The warm gray undertones give this muted pink color a cozy, pensive vibe.
The nearest colors to 286 are Tikkurila Empress and Dulux Mellow Mocha, which are also muted pink colors.
Peignoir for bedroom
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Peignoir for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Pink shade can create a unique space
Farrow and Ball 286 for bathroom
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Farrow and Ball Peignoir reviews
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What are Farrow and Ball Peignoir undertones?
The undertone of Peignoir 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#D6C8C3
RGB code:
214, 200, 195
Is Farrow and Ball Peignoir 286 cool or warm?
With a hue of 16° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
286 Peignoir HSL code: 16, 19%, 80%
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 pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
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 Peignoir
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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Peignoir:
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
286
Peignoir
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 Peignoir with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Parma Gray.
LRV of Peignoir
Peignoir has an LRV of 60.04% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 60.04%, 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 | #d6c8c3 | |
| RGB Decimal | 214, 200, 195 | |
| RGB Percent | 83.92%, 78.43%, 76.47% | |
| HSV | Hue: 16° Saturation: 8.88% Value: 83.92% | |
| HSL | hsl(16, 19, 80) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.54 Yellow: 8.88 Key: 16.08 | |
| YIQ | Y: 203.616 I: 9.949 Q: 1.406 | |
| XYZ | X: 58.234 Y: 59.546 Z: 60.041 | |
| CIE Lab | L:81.591 a:4.02 b:4.254 | |
| CIE Luv | L:81.591 u:8.505 v:5.595 | |
| Decimal | 14076099 | |
| Hunter Lab | 77.166, -0.332, 7.884 |
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