Farrow and Ball Shadow Gray 9904

What are Farrow and Ball Shadow Gray undertones?

The undertone of Shadow Gray can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Farrow and Ball Shadow Gray 9904 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 46° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

9904 Shadow Gray HSL code: 46, 15%, 77%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Shadow Gray

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Shadow Gray:

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

9904
Shadow Gray

• 274
  Ammonite

  

Darker shades

9904
Shadow Gray

• 18
  French Gray

  

• 5
  Hardwick White

  

• 75
  Ball Green

  

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 Shadow Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Farrow and Ball Wine Dark and Stiffkey Blue.

9904
Shadow Gray

• 308
  Wine Dark

  

• 281
  Stiffkey Blue

  

• 220
  Pitch Blue

  

• 237
  Cook's Blue

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#cdc9bc
RGB Decimal	205, 201, 188
RGB Percent	80.39%, 78.82%, 73.73%
HSV	Hue: 46° Saturation: 8.29% Value: 80.39%
HSL	hsl(46, 15, 77)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.95 Yellow: 8.29 Key: 19.61
YIQ	Y: 200.714 I: 6.561 Q: -3.199
XYZ	X: 55.139 Y: 58.384 Z: 55.928
CIE Lab	L:80.952 a:-0.888 b:6.986
CIE Luv	L:80.952 u:3.058 v:10.443
Decimal	13486524
Hunter Lab	76.409, -4.906, 10.089