# Farrow and Ball Stone Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-stone-blue-86](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-stone-blue-86)

Farrow and Ball Stone Blue 86 is a muted blue with a noticeable grey cast, reading as a soft blue-green rather than a bright primary blue. Its medium depth gives walls clear color without making a room feel overly dark. In daylight, the #7997a1 tone can appear cooler and slightly airier, while lower or warmer light brings forward its subdued grey character. It suits bathrooms, bedrooms, and built-in cabinetry where a calm but defined color is wanted. Pair Stone Blue with chalky off-whites, weathered oak, brushed nickel, or warm natural linen to bring out its restrained, mineral-like quality.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** Stone Blue
- **Color code:** 86
- **HEX:** #7997a1
- **RGB:** 121, 151, 161
- **LRV:** 27.72%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 195° Saturation: 24.84% Value: 63.14%
- **HSL:** hsl(195, 17.54, 55.29)
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Winter Teal 2](https://plan-home.com/color/winter-teal-2)
- [Jotun Blue Whale](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-whale-5517)
- [Dulux Celestial Cloud 2](https://plan-home.com/color/celestial-cloud-2)
- [Dulux Pebble Drift 2](https://plan-home.com/color/pebble-drift-2)
- [Tikkurila Tide](https://plan-home.com/color/tide-l491)
- [Farrow and Ball Berrington Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-berrington-blue)
- [Dulux Stonewashed Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/stonewashed-blue)
- [Dulux Vast Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/vast-lake)
- [Farrow and Ball Selvedge](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-selvedge-306)
- [Farrow and Ball Chinese Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-chinese-blue)
- [Little Greene James](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-james-108)
- [Dulux Denim Drift](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-drift)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [Jotun Natural Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/jotun-natural-blue-5503)
- [Farrow and Ball Yard Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-yard-blue)
- [Dulux Niagara Blues 2](https://plan-home.com/color/niagara-blues-2)
- [Dulux Jewelled Creek 3](https://plan-home.com/color/jewelled-creek-3)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 3](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Yonder](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-yonder)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Calamine](https://plan-home.com/color/calamine-230)
- [Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath](https://plan-home.com/color/elephants-breath)
- [Farrow and Ball Mahogany](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-mahogany)
- [Farrow and Ball Charleston Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-charleston-gray-243)
- [Farrow and Ball Pink Drab](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pink-drab)
- [Farrow and Ball Scallop](https://plan-home.com/color/scallop-311)
- [Farrow and Ball Pink Ground](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pink-ground-202)

Official product page: https://www.farrow-ball.com/paint/stone-blue

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.