Farrow and Ball St Giles Blue 280
| Official page: | St Giles Blue 280 |
| Code: | 280 |
| Name: | St Giles Blue |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball St Giles Blue?
Let’s dive into a full St Giles Blue paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 280. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
St Giles Blue for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige 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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Farrow and Ball 280 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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St Giles Blue for exterior
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 hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Farrow and Ball St Giles Blue 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 St Giles Blue undertones?
The undertone of St Giles Blue can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#589DC2
RGB code:
88, 157, 194
Is Farrow and Ball St Giles Blue 280 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 201° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
280 St Giles Blue HSL code: 201, 46%, 55%
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 blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 St Giles 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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball St Giles 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 St Giles Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 21, such as Farrow and Ball Dove Tale and Purbeck Stone.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #589dc2 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 88, 157, 194 | |
| RGB Percent | 34.51%, 61.57%, 76.08% | |
Color equivalents
10BB 32/262
Venetian Crystal 5
Dulux
Intense Azure
Dulux
90BG 29/267
Celestial Blue 5
Dulux
22BB 34/304
Royal Regatta 5
Dulux
33BB 32/308
Blue Seduction 2
Dulux
104
Blue Verditer
Little Greene
25BB 32/310
Delicate Cornflower
Dulux
Amazon Beat 3
Dulux
RAL 5024
Pastel blue
RAL Classic
93BG 32/374
Azure Sky 2
Dulux
Holiday Blues 1
Dulux
Holiday Blues 2
Dulux
206
Tivoli
Little Greene
Azure Fusion 5
Dulux
30BB 27/236
Atlantic Surf 3
Dulux
Cornflower Bunch
Dulux
70BG 28/169
Stonewashed Blue
Dulux
237
Cook's Blue
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