Farrow and Ball Selvedge 306
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- Selvedge for bedroom (9 photos)
- Selvedge for living room (5 photos)
- Farrow and Ball Selvedge for bathroom (8 photos)
- Farrow and Ball 306 on kitchen cabinets (16 photos)
- Farrow and Ball Selvedge reviews (7 photos)
- What are Farrow and Ball Selvedge undertones?
- Is Selvedge 306 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Selvedge
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Selvedge 306
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Selvedge 306 |
| Code: | 306 |
| Name: | Selvedge |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Selvedge?
Farrow and Ball Selvedge 306 is a muted blue-grey with a cool, gently weathered appearance. Its medium depth keeps it noticeable on a wall without reading as overly dark, while the softened grey cast prevents the blue from becoming sharp or icy. In bright daylight, Selvedge can look cleaner and more blue; under warmer artificial light, its grey undertone becomes more apparent. It suits bathrooms, bedrooms, studies, and painted cabinetry where a restrained hit of color is wanted. Pair it with soft off-whites, charcoal accents, pale oak, brushed nickel, or natural linen for a grounded finish.
Selvedge for bedroom (9 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Selvedge for living room (5 photos)
Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Farrow and Ball 306 for bathroom (8 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool mid-tone blue real bathrooms.
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Farrow and Ball 306 on kitchen cabinets (16 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Farrow and Ball Selvedge reviews (7 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Farrow and Ball Selvedge undertones?
Selvedge reads as a midtone, very muted blue with a softened, slightly gray appearance. Its undertone is best described cautiously as a subtle green-leaning bias within the blue, rather than a strong separate cast. Farrow & Ball describes it as “a laid back blue,” which fits its visibly restrained blue character. Warm artificial light may make it look a little grayer or less crisp, while cool daylight can bring its blue quality into clearer view.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
124, 142, 150
Is Farrow and Ball Selvedge cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 198°, this Blue leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
306 Selvedge HSL code: 198, 11%, 54%
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 Selvedge
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Selvedge:
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
306
Selvedge
Darker shades
306
Selvedge
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 Selvedge with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 18, such as Farrow and Ball Chemise and Stirabout.
LRV of Selvedge
Selvedge has an LRV of 25.41% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 25.41%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #7C8E96 |
| RGB Decimal | 124, 142, 150 |
| RGB Percent | 48.63%, 55.69%, 58.82% |
| HSV | Hue: 198° Saturation: 17.33% Value: 58.82% |
| HSL | hsl(198, 11.02, 53.73) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 17.33 Magenta: 5.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 41.18 |
| YIQ | Y: 137.53 I: -13.297 Q: -1.318 |
| XYZ | X: 23.488 Y: 25.832 Z: 32.595 |
| CIE Lab | L:57.878 a:-4.671 b:-6.415 |
| CIE Luv | L:57.878 u:-9.908 v:-8.545 |
| Decimal | 8162966 |
| Hunter Lab | 50.826, -6.454, -2.445 |
Color equivalents
87BG 27/077
Denim Drift
Dulux
5044
Icy Blue
Jotun
RAL 7000
Squirrel grey
RAL Classic
90BG 30/073
Smoke Grey
Dulux
5503
Natural Blue
Jotun
10BB 28/116
Niagara Blues 2
Dulux
108
James
Little Greene
90BG 31/124
Pebble Drift 2
Dulux
RAL 7001
Silver grey
RAL Classic
14
Berrington Blue
Farrow and Ball
86
Stone Blue
Farrow and Ball
4618
Evening Light
Jotun
RAL 7046
Telegrey 2
RAL Classic
70BG 31/124
Winter Teal 2
Dulux
5490
Serene Blue
Jotun
4629
Matt Silver
Jotun
N500
Agate
Tikkurila
90BG 35/068
Steel Symphony 3
Dulux
