What is the HEX code for Farrow and Ball Preferenced Red?

The hexadecimal color code for Farrow and Ball Preferenced Red undertone is #6d4247 .

What is the RGB code of Farrow and Ball Preferenced Red?

RGB code is 109, 66, 71 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Farrow and Ball Preferenced Red 297

Q: Is Farrow and Ball Preferenced Red 297 cool or warm?

Farrow and Ball 297 Preferenced Red is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Farrow and Ball Preferenced Red undertones?

Red is Farrow and Ball Preferenced Red undertone color.

Official page:	Preferenced Red 297
Code:	297
Name:	Preferenced Red
Brand:	Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Preferenced Red?

Farrow and Ball's Preference Red is a deep, rich, and luxurious paint color that adds a touch of opulence to any space. It is a perfect choice for creating a focal point in a room, as it commands attention and creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. This color works particularly well in dining rooms and living rooms, where it can create a sense of intimacy and elegance. Its depth and richness also make it an excellent choice for accent walls, particularly when paired with more neutral tones such as Farrow and Ball's Cornforth White or Ammonite.

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What are Farrow and Ball Preferenced Red undertones?

The undertone of Preferenced Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#6D4247

RGB code:

109, 66, 71

Is Farrow and Ball Preferenced Red 297 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 353° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

297 Preferenced Red HSL code: 353, 25%, 34%

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 red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

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 Preferenced 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Preferenced 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.

Darker shades

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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 Preferenced Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 173, such as Farrow and Ball Dix Blue and Ancona Blue.

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LRV of Preferenced Red

Preferenced Red has an LRV of 8.2% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 8.2%, 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	#6d4247
RGB Decimal	109, 66, 71
RGB Percent	42.75%, 25.88%, 27.84%
HSV	Hue: 353° Saturation: 39.45% Value: 42.75%
HSL	hsl(353, 25, 34)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.45 Yellow: 34.86 Key: 57.25
YIQ	Y: 79.427 I: 24.017 Q: 10.652
XYZ	X: 9.392 Y: 7.603 Z: 6.932
CIE Lab	L:33.143 a:19.341 b:4.867
CIE Luv	L:33.143 u:26.984 v:2.62
Decimal	7160391
Hunter Lab	27.574, 12.547, 4.396