Farrow and Ball Skylight 205
| Official page: | Skylight 205 |
| Code: | 205 |
| Name: | Skylight |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Skylight?
Farrow and Ball Skylight is a soft, calming blue-grey color that has a gentle, ethereal quality. It's a versatile color that can work well in a variety of spaces, from bedrooms to bathrooms to living rooms. Depending on the lighting and surrounding colors, it can shift from appearing more blue to more grey. When paired with crisp white trim and natural wood accents, it creates a serene and welcoming atmosphere. The soft, muted tone of Skylight is versatile and pairs well with a range of other colors, including warm neutrals and muted pastels. For a cohesive look, consider pairing Skylight with white trim and accents, or use it as a backdrop for bolder statement pieces. It also works well as a ceiling color to add depth and dimension to a room.
Skylight for bedroom
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Skylight for living room
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Farrow and Ball 205 for bathroom
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Farrow and Ball 205 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Farrow and Ball Skylight reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this 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 Skylight undertones?
The undertone of Skylight can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#CCD0CD
RGB code:
204, 208, 205
Is Farrow and Ball Skylight 205 cool or warm?
With a hue of 135° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
205 Skylight HSL code: 135, 4%, 81%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool 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.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
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 Skylight
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Skylight:
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 Skylight with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 315, such as Farrow and Ball Sugared Almond.
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LRV of Skylight
Skylight has an LRV of 61.93% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 61.93%, 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 | #ccd0cd | |
| RGB Decimal | 204, 208, 205 | |
| RGB Percent | 80.00%, 81.57%, 80.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 135° Saturation: 1.92% Value: 81.57% | |
| HSL | hsl(135, 4, 81) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.92 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.44 Key: 18.43 | |
| YIQ | Y: 206.462 I: -1.42 Q: -1.78 | |
| XYZ | X: 58.474 Y: 62.357 Z: 66.697 | |
| CIE Lab | L:83.103 a:-1.916 b:1.012 | |
| CIE Luv | L:83.103 u:-2.087 v:1.861 | |
| Decimal | 13422797 | |
| Hunter Lab | 78.966, -6.012, 5.199 |
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