Farrow and Ball Picture Gallery Red 42
| Official page: | Picture Gallery Red 42 |
| Code: | 42 |
| Name: | Picture Gallery Red |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Picture Gallery Red?
Picture Gallery Red by Farrow and Ball, color code 42, exudes elegance and sophistication. This rich and bold hue is perfect for creating a statement in a formal dining room or a luxurious living space. The deep tones of 42 add depth and warmth to any room, making it ideal for cozying up a bedroom or study. With its timeless charm, Picture Gallery Red is a versatile color that can bring a touch of drama to a modern kitchen or a classic library. Embrace the allure of color code 42 and transform your space into a captivating haven of style and opulence.
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What are Farrow and Ball Picture Gallery Red undertones?
Picture Gallery Red has a clear red 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:
#A15A4D
RGB code:
161, 90, 77
Is Farrow and Ball Picture Gallery Red 42 cool or warm?
At 9° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
42 Picture Gallery Red HSL code: 9, 35%, 47%
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 Picture Gallery Red
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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Picture Gallery Red:
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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Picture Gallery Red
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 Picture Gallery Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Parma Gray.
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Picture Gallery Red
LRV of Picture Gallery Red
Picture Gallery Red has an LRV of 15.67% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 15.67%, 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 | #a15a4d | |
| RGB Decimal | 161, 90, 77 | |
| RGB Percent | 63.14%, 35.29%, 30.20% | |
| HSV | Hue: 9° Saturation: 52.17% Value: 63.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(9, 35, 47) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 44.1 Yellow: 52.17 Key: 36.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 109.747 I: 46.486 Q: 10.974 | |
| XYZ | X: 19.695 Y: 15.427 Z: 8.96 | |
| CIE Lab | L:46.214 a:27.712 b:20.274 | |
| CIE Luv | L:46.214 u:51.401 v:18.707 | |
| Decimal | 10574413 | |
| Hunter Lab | 39.277, 20.77, 13.969 |
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