Farrow and Ball Stirabout 300

What are Farrow and Ball Stirabout undertones?

The undertone of Stirabout can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Stirabout 300 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 34° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

300 Stirabout HSL code: 34, 23%, 81%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Stirabout

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 Stirabout:

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

300
Stirabout

• 274
  Ammonite

  

• 241
  Skimming Stone

  

Darker shades

300
Stirabout

• 211
  Stony Ground

  

• 6
  London Stone

  

• 283
  Drop Cloth

  

• 17
  Light Gray

  

• 293
  Jitney

  

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 Stirabout with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Wine Dark.

300
Stirabout

• 306
  Selvedge

  

• 308
  Wine Dark

  

• 27
  Parma Gray

  

• 281
  Stiffkey Blue

  

• 30
  Hague Blue

  

• CC6
  Hazy

  

• 317
  Kakelugn

  

LRV of Stirabout

Stirabout has an LRV of 63.31% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D9CFC2
RGB Decimal	217, 207, 194
RGB Percent	85.10%, 81.18%, 76.08%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 10.6% Value: 85.1%
HSL	hsl(34, 23, 81)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.61 Yellow: 10.6 Key: 14.9
YIQ	Y: 208.508 I: 10.136 Q: -1.93
XYZ	X: 60.664 Y: 63.273 Z: 60.042
CIE Lab	L:83.586 a:1.245 b:7.694
CIE Luv	L:83.586 u:6.62 v:11.134
Decimal	14274498
Hunter Lab	79.544, -3.071, 10.928