Farrow and Ball Stone Blue 86
| Official page: | Stone Blue 86 |
| Code: | 86 |
| Name: | Stone Blue |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Stone Blue?
Elevate your interior with the timeless charm of Farrow and Ball's 86 Stone Blue. This serene and sophisticated hue strikes the perfect balance between blue and gray, adding a touch of elegance to any space. Pair 86 Stone Blue with warm neutrals like Farrow and Ball Wimborne White to create a calming and harmonious atmosphere. For a bolder look, combine it with Farrow and Ball Railings (31), a deep charcoal shade that will bring depth and contrast to your decor. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, 86 Stone Blue brings a sense of tranquility and style to your home.
Stone 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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Stone Blue for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
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Farrow and Ball 86 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
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Farrow and Ball 86 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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Stone 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 Stone Blue reviews
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What are Farrow and Ball Stone Blue undertones?
The undertone of Stone 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:
#7997A1
RGB code:
121, 151, 161
Is Farrow and Ball Stone Blue 86 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 195° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
86 Stone Blue HSL code: 195, 18%, 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 Stone 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 Stone 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
86
Stone 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 Stone Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 15, such as Farrow and Ball Dove Tale and Sulking Room Pink.
LRV of Stone Blue
Stone Blue has an LRV of 27.72% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 27.72%, 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 | #7997a1 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 121, 151, 161 | |
| RGB Percent | 47.45%, 59.22%, 63.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 195° Saturation: 24.84% Value: 63.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 18, 55) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 24.84 Magenta: 6.21 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 143.17 I: -21.09 Q: -3.234 | |
| XYZ | X: 25.382 Y: 28.77 Z: 37.924 | |
| CIE Lab | L:60.578 a:-8.095 b:-8.686 | |
| CIE Luv | L:60.578 u:-15.703 v:-11.524 | |
| Decimal | 7968673 | |
| Hunter Lab | 53.638, -9.397, -4.374 | |
Color equivalents
70BG 31/124
Winter Teal 2
Dulux
5517
Blue Whale
Jotun
50BG 32/114
Celestial Cloud 2
Dulux
90BG 31/124
Pebble Drift 2
Dulux
L491
Tide
Tikkurila
70BG 28/169
Stonewashed Blue
Dulux
Vast Lake
Dulux
306
Selvedge
Farrow and Ball
108
James
Little Greene
87BG 27/077
Denim Drift
Dulux
90BG 30/073
Smoke Grey
Dulux
10BB 28/116
Niagara Blues 2
Dulux
30BG 37/110
Jewelled Creek 3
Dulux
90BG 35/068
Steel Symphony 3
Dulux
104
Blue Verditer
Little Greene
10BG 26/134
Maritime Teal
Dulux
90GG 28/133
Sea Urchin 2
Dulux
5044
Icy Blue
Jotun
