Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown 255

Official page:Tanner's Brown 255
Code:255
Name:Tanner's Brown
Brand:Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown?

Farrow & Ball 255 Tanner's Brown is a warm and inviting shade that exudes sophistication and elegance. This rich and timeless color beautifully complements both traditional and modern interiors, adding depth and character to any space. Whether used in a cozy living room, a luxurious bedroom, or a stylish study, Tanner's Brown instantly creates a sense of luxury and comfort. Pair it with neutral tones and natural materials for a harmonious and welcoming ambiance that is perfect for creating a retreat-like atmosphere in any room. Embrace the timeless beauty of Farrow & Ball 255 Tanner's Brown to elevate your home with refined charm and style.

Tanner's Brown 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 warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown eclectic bedroom
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown 255 bedroom
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown 255 bedroom
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Tanner's Brown for living room

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space

Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown bohemian living room
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Tanner's Brown victorian living room color
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Tanner's Brown mid-century living room
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Farrow and Ball 255 for bathroom

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Tanner's Brown bathroom color
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown bathroom wall panelling
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Tanner's Brown bathroom color
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown bathroom wall panelling
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Tanner's Brown bathroom color
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown bathroom wall panelling
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Farrow and Ball 255 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown kitchen cabinets color
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown kitchen cabinets
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Tanner's Brown kitchen cabinets color
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown kitchen cabinets color
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown kitchen cabinets
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Tanner's Brown kitchen cabinets color
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown kitchen cabinets color
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown kitchen cabinets
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Tanner's Brown kitchen cabinets color
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Tanner's Brown 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 warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Tanner's Brown front door picture
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Tanner's Brown front door picture
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Tanner's Brown front door color review
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown front door
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Tanner's Brown front door picture
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Tanner's Brown front door color review
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown front door
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown hallway paint
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown 255 fireplace
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown 255 fireplace
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown 255 wall
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What are Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown undertones?

The undertone of Tanner's Brown can be accurately described as a Red 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:

#4D4746

RGB code:

77, 71, 70

Is Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown 255 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 9° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

255 Tanner's Brown HSL code: 9, 5%, 29%

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.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
  • Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
  • Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

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 Tanner's Brown

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown:

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.

Lighter shades

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Tanner's Brown

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 Tanner's Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Parma Gray.

LRV of Tanner's Brown

Tanner's Brown has an LRV of 7% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 7%, 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#4d4746Copy color code
RGB Decimal77, 71, 70Copy color code
RGB Percent30.20%, 27.84%, 27.45%Copy color code
HSVHue: 9° Saturation: 9.09% Value: 30.2%Copy color code
HSLhsl(9, 5, 29)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.79 Yellow: 9.09 Key: 69.8Copy color code
YIQY: 72.68 I: 3.897 Q: 0.958Copy color code
XYZX: 6.419 Y: 6.527 Z: 6.714Copy color code
CIE LabL:30.704 a:2.308 b:1.509Copy color code
CIE LuvL:30.704 u:3.378 v:1.442Copy color code
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