Farrow and Ball String 8
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- String for bedroom (2 photos)
- Farrow and Ball String for bathroom (2 photos)
- Farrow and Ball 8 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Farrow and Ball String reviews (3 photos)
- What are Farrow and Ball String undertones?
- Is String 8 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on String
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of String 8
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | String 8 |
| Code: | 8 |
| Name: | String |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball String?
Farrow and Ball String 8 is a light, muted beige with a clear warm, sandy cast. Its #ddcdae color value reads as softly golden rather than stark cream, with enough beige depth to hold its own on large walls. In bright daylight, String can appear airy and lightly sun-warmed; under evening lamps, its tan notes become more noticeable. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a gentle neutral backdrop is wanted without moving into grey. Pair it with off-white trim, natural oak, woven linen, and deeper brown or clay-toned accents for a grounded palette.
String for bedroom (2 photos)
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 warm light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Farrow and Ball 8 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm light beige real bathrooms.
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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 8 reads as a light, muted yellow-beige neutral with a soft, earthy overall character rather than a bright or golden yellow. In the supplied digital sample, its yellow direction is clear, while its low saturation keeps it subdued and slightly dusty. Farrow & Ball describes it as an earthy yellow neutral with an underlying green; that manufacturer-described green bias may help explain why the visible yellow family feels less sunny and more grounded. Warm artificial light may bring out its beige-yellow warmth, while cool daylight can make its muted, slightly earthy cast more noticeable.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
221, 205, 174
Is Farrow and Ball String 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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
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 Black Blue and Graupel.
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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| 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, 40.87, 77.45) |
| 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 |
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
W5
Orange Coloured White
Farrow and Ball
Twisted Bamboo 1
Dulux
46YY 61/201
Cashew Nut
Dulux
213
Savage Ground
Farrow and Ball
44
Cream
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
