Farrow and Ball String 8
| Official page: | String 8 |
| Code: | 8 |
| Name: | String |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball String?
Farrow and Ball 8 String is a timeless and elegant hue that exudes warmth and sophistication. This soft, neutral shade reminiscent of straw works wonderfully as a backdrop for both modern and traditional interiors. Complement 8 String with accents in shades like Railings (No. 31), a deep charcoal black, or Ammonite (No. 274), a soft grey, to create a harmonious color palette. Pairing 8 String with Brinjal (No. 222), a rich aubergine, or Inchyra Blue (No. 289), a muted blue-gray, adds depth and character to any space. Whether used on walls, furniture or trim, Farrow and Ball 8 String brings a sense of serenity and refinement to your home decor.
String for bedroom (2 photos)
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Farrow and Ball 8 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Farrow and Ball 8 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Farrow and Ball String reviews (3 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige 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 String undertones?
String 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:
#DDCDAE
RGB code:
221, 205, 174
Is Farrow and Ball String 8 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 40° on the HSL hue wheel, this Beige sits firmly on the warm side.
8 String HSL code: 40, 41%, 77%
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 String
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball String:
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
Darker shades
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 String 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 String
String has an LRV of 61.79% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 61.79%, 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 | #ddcdae |  |
| RGB Decimal | 221, 205, 174 | |
| RGB Percent | 86.67%, 80.39%, 68.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 40° Saturation: 21.27% Value: 86.67% | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 41, 77) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.24 Yellow: 21.27 Key: 13.33 | |
| YIQ | Y: 206.25 I: 19.496 Q: -6.263 | |
| XYZ | X: 59.289 Y: 62.092 Z: 48.895 | |
| CIE Lab | L:82.962 a:0.656 b:17.47 | |
| CIE Luv | L:82.962 u:11.515 v:24.811 | |
| Decimal | 14536110 | |
| Hunter Lab | 78.799, -3.591, 18.369 | |
Farrow and Ball 8 String
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Color equivalents
10245
Ginseng
Jotun
319
Travertine
Little Greene
40YY 64/165
Bracken Salts 4
Dulux
12080
Soft Radiance
Jotun
Warm Straw
Dulux
H459
Chai
Tikkurila
Twisted Bamboo 1
Dulux
Cashew Nut
Dulux
213
Savage Ground
Farrow and Ball
Trench Coat
Dulux
273
Travertine - Mid
Little Greene
45YY 67/120
Salisbury Stones 4
Dulux
11173
Humble Yellow
Jotun
RAL 1015
Light ivory
RAL Classic
1012
Wild Rice
Jotun
Y396
Travertine
Tikkurila
2013
Matchstick
Farrow and Ball
150
Slaked Lime Deep
Little Greene
