Farrow and Ball Stoke CC7

Code:CC7
Name:Stoke
Brand:Farrow and Ball
Collections:California Collection

What color is Farrow and Ball Stoke?

The charming hue Stoke from Farrow and Ball (CC7) is a sophisticated choice for interiors. This warm and inviting color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like cream and taupe, creating a cozy and elegant atmosphere. Complement Stoke (CC7) with accents in dusty rose or olive green for a rich and harmonious color palette. The versatility of Stoke ensures it can be used in various interior styles, from traditional to modern, making it a timeless choice for any space.

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What are Farrow and Ball Stoke undertones?

Stoke has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#93908A

RGB code:

147, 144, 138

Is Farrow and Ball Stoke CC7 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 40°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

CC7 Stoke HSL code: 40, 4%, 56%

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 Stoke

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Stoke:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Stoke with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Farrow and Ball Wine Dark and Stiffkey Blue.

LRV of Stoke

Stoke has an LRV of 28.16% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 28.16%, 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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HEX#93908aCopy color code
RGB Decimal147, 144, 138Copy color code
RGB Percent57.65%, 56.47%, 54.12%Copy color code
HSVHue: 40° Saturation: 6.12% Value: 57.65%Copy color code
HSLhsl(40, 4, 56)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.04 Yellow: 6.12 Key: 42.35Copy color code
YIQY: 144.213 I: 3.716 Q: -1.233Copy color code
XYZX: 26.592 Y: 27.985 Z: 28.039Copy color code
CIE LabL:59.875 a:-0.026 b:3.577Copy color code
CIE LuvL:59.875 u:2.083 v:5.018Copy color code
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Hunter Lab52.901, -2.847, 5.605Copy color code
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