Farrow and Ball Rectory Red 217
| Official color page: | Rectory Red 217 |
| Color code: | 217 |
| Color name: | Rectory Red |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Rectory Red?
Farrow and Ball 217 Rectory Red adds a striking warmth to any space, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. This rich hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals such as cream or gray, enhancing its depth and vibrancy. For a bold contrast, consider combining Rectory Red with deep shades like navy or forest green to create a sophisticated and dramatic look. Whether used as an accent wall or on cabinetry, the timeless appeal of Rectory Red brings a touch of elegance to any room.
Farrow and Ball Rectory Red reviews
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What are Farrow and Ball Rectory Red undertones?
Red is Farrow and Ball Rectory Red undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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HEX value
HEX value:
#A53C49
RGB code:
165, 60, 73
Is Farrow and Ball Rectory Red 217 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 353° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
217 Rectory Red HSL code: 353, 47%, 44%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
- Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
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.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Rectory Red:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Farrow and Ball 217 Rectory Red
Color comparison
Rectory Red 217 vs Incarnadine 248
Trying to decide between these two shades? Our comparison highlights the similarities and differences between these two paint colors.
LRV: 11.1%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 11.59%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
Rectory Red 217 vs Eating Room Red 43
Unsure what shade you should go with? We'll compare the two to help you find the perfect shade for your room.
LRV: 11.1%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 12.2%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm