Farrow and Ball Sloe Blue 87
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- Sloe Blue for bedroom (3 photos)
- Sloe Blue for living room (2 photos)
- Farrow and Ball Sloe Blue for bathroom (3 photos)
- Farrow and Ball 87 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Sloe Blue for exterior (4 photos)
- Farrow and Ball Sloe Blue reviews (1 photo)
- What are Farrow and Ball Sloe Blue undertones?
- Is Sloe Blue 87 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Sloe Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Sloe Blue 87 |
| Code: | 87 |
| Name: | Sloe Blue |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Sloe Blue?
Farrow and Ball Sloe Blue 87 is a muted mid-depth blue with a noticeable grey cast and a restrained blue-green edge. Its cool character keeps it clean rather than bright, making it especially effective in rooms that need color without a sharp contrast. In daylight, Sloe Blue shows more of its softened blue-green note, while lower light brings forward its deeper, smokier blue-grey side. Use it on kitchen cabinetry, a study wall, or exterior joinery with warm white trim, pale oak, aged brass, and natural stone. It also pairs well with chalky off-whites and deeper charcoal accents for a layered, grounded scheme.
Sloe Blue for bedroom (3 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 dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Sloe Blue for living room (2 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Farrow and Ball 87 for bathroom (3 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool dark blue real bathrooms.
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Farrow and Ball 87 on kitchen cabinets (3 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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Sloe Blue for exterior (4 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Farrow and Ball Sloe Blue reviews
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 Sloe Blue undertones?
Sloe Blue reads as a midtone, muted blue with a noticeable blue-green cast and a grounded, slightly softened character. The supplied digital color sample leans a little green within its blue family, which can make it feel less icy than a clearer or more violet-leaning blue. Farrow & Ball describes Sloe Blue as “black-based,” a manufacturer term that aligns with its visibly subdued depth rather than a bright, high-saturation blue. Warm artificial light may bring out some of its softened green-gray qualities, while cool daylight can make its blue direction appear clearer.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
91, 121, 132
Is Farrow and Ball Sloe Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 196°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
87 Sloe Blue HSL code: 196, 18%, 44%
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 Sloe Blue
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Sloe Blue:
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
87
Sloe Blue
Darker shades
87
Sloe Blue
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 Sloe Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 16, such as Farrow and Ball Chemise and Stirabout.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5b7984 |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 121, 132 |
| RGB Percent | 35.69%, 47.45%, 51.76% |
| HSV | Hue: 196° Saturation: 31.06% Value: 51.76% |
| HSL | hsl(196, 18.39, 43.73) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 31.06 Magenta: 8.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 48.24 |
| YIQ | Y: 113.284 I: -21.412 Q: -2.923 |
| XYZ | X: 15.315 Y: 17.564 Z: 24.407 |
| CIE Lab | L:48.963 a:-7.933 b:-9.486 |
| CIE Luv | L:48.963 u:-15.152 v:-12.253 |
| Decimal | 5994884 |
| Hunter Lab | 41.91, -8.112, -5.192 |
Color equivalents
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Etruria
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50BG 19/144
Celestial Cloud 1
Dulux
70BG 18/156
Winter Teal 1
Dulux
90BG 17/120
Pebble Drift 1
Dulux
90BG 17/090
Faded Indigo
Dulux
4072
Moon Reflection
Jotun
299
De Nimes
Farrow and Ball
L436
Tikkurila
5504
Coastal Blue
Jotun
310
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
G8
Barrow Blue
Farrow and Ball
30BG 16/133
Jewelled Creek 1
Dulux
90BG 17/090
Steel Symphony 1
Dulux
30BG 23/124
Jewelled Creek 2
Dulux
260
Air Force Blue
Little Greene
5030
St. Pauls Blue
Jotun
78GG 19/078
Neptune Seas
Dulux
S429
Tikkurila
