# Farrow and Ball Pelt

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pelt-254](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pelt-254)

Farrow and Ball Pelt 254 is a deep, muted purple-grey with a noticeable plum cast beneath its charcoal-like depth. Its low-saturation finish keeps the color grounded rather than bright, making it especially effective in rooms that benefit from darker walls, such as dining rooms, studies, or bedrooms. In strong daylight, the violet and dusty mauve notes are more apparent, while evening lighting can make Pelt read closer to a softened near-black. Pair it with pale warm greys, off-white trim, aged brass, dark wood, or natural linen to bring out its layered character. It also has enough depth for painted cabinetry, interior doors, or a single accent wall.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** Pelt
- **Color code:** 254
- **HEX:** #50414c
- **RGB:** 80, 65, 76
- **LRV:** 6.69%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 316° Saturation: 18.75% Value: 31.37%
- **HSL:** hsl(316, 10.34, 28.43)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.75 Yellow: 5.0 Key: 68.63
- **YIQ:** Y: 70.739 I: 5.404 Q: 6.596
- **XYZ:** X: 6.503 Y: 6.008 Z: 7.653
- **CIE Lab:** L:29.433 a:8.669 b:-4.204
- **CIE Luv:** L:29.433 u:7.531 v:-6.182
- **Decimal:** 5259596
- **Hunter Lab:** 24.511, 4.461, -1.353

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Decadent Damson](https://plan-home.com/color/decadent-damson)
- [Dulux Twilight Cinders 1](https://plan-home.com/color/twilight-cinders-1)
- [Dulux Deepest Burgundy](https://plan-home.com/color/deepest-burgundy)
- [Dulux Plum Compote](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-compote)
- [Tikkurila Beetroot](https://plan-home.com/color/beetroot-m425)
- [Dulux Maraschino Mocha 1](https://plan-home.com/color/maraschino-mocha-1)
- [Dulux Black Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/black-plum)
- [Dulux Rich Juniper](https://plan-home.com/color/rich-juniper)
- [Dulux Maraschino Mocha 2](https://plan-home.com/color/maraschino-mocha-2)
- [Little Greene Córdoba](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-cordoba-277)
- [Dulux Galactic Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/galactic-sky)
- [Farrow and Ball Bible Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-bible-black)
- [Tikkurila Lair](https://plan-home.com/color/lair-x502)
- [Dulux Baked Aubergine](https://plan-home.com/color/baked-aubergine)
- [Farrow and Ball Paean Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-paean-black)
- [Dulux Mulberry Burst](https://plan-home.com/color/mulberry-burst)
- [Farrow and Ball Titmouse Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-titmouse-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Mahogany](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-mahogany)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Douter](https://plan-home.com/color/douter-318)
- [Farrow and Ball Chappell Green](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-chappell-green)
- [Farrow and Ball Carriage Green](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-carriage-green)
- [Farrow and Ball Arsenic](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-arsenic-214)
- [Farrow and Ball Emerald Green](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-emerald-green)
- [Farrow and Ball Danish Lawn](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-danish-lawn)

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

## 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.