Farrow and Ball Whirlybird 309
| Official page: | Whirlybird 309 |
| Code: | 309 |
| Name: | Whirlybird |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Whirlybird?
Farrow and Ball 309 Whirlybird exudes a serene and elegant ambiance, ideal for creating a tranquil space. This soft hue complements beautifully with shades like Farrow and Ball 2015 Blueblood and Farrow and Ball 292 Fancy Tipper, creating a harmonious and sophisticated color palette. Pairing Whirlybird with these colors will infuse the room with a calming yet stylish vibe, perfect for a modern and chic interior setting. Whether used as a primary color or as an accent, Farrow and Ball 309 Whirlybird adds a touch of sophistication to any space.
Whirlybird 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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Whirlybird for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
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Farrow and Ball 309 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 309 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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Whirlybird 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 Whirlybird reviews
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What are Farrow and Ball Whirlybird undertones?
The undertone of Whirlybird can be accurately described as a Green 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:
#ADBDA3
RGB code:
173, 189, 163
Is Farrow and Ball Whirlybird 309 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 97° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
309 Whirlybird HSL code: 97, 16%, 69%
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 green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- 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 Whirlybird
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Whirlybird:
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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Darker shades
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LRV of Whirlybird
Whirlybird has an LRV of 46.4% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 46.4%, 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. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ADBDA3 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 173, 189, 163 | |
| RGB Percent | 67.84%, 74.12%, 63.92% | |
| HSV | Hue: 97° Saturation: 13.76% Value: 74.12% | |
| HSL | hsl(97, 16, 69) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 8.47 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 13.76 Key: 25.88 | |
| YIQ | Y: 181.252 I: -1.179 Q: -11.476 | |
| XYZ | X: 42.04 Y: 47.924 Z: 41.676 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.777 a:-10.319 b:11.299 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.777 u:-7.8 v:17.999 | |
| Decimal | 11386275 | |
| Hunter Lab | 69.227, -12.747, 12.765 | |
Color equivalents
138
Aquamarine
Little Greene
70GY 46/120
Dewy Lawn
Dulux
50GY 43/120
Woodland Pearl 3
Dulux
Putting Green
Dulux
50GY 55/207
Japanese Maze 3
Dulux
50GY 57/096
Common Land
Dulux
295
Boringdon Green
Little Greene
70GY 49/201
Amazon Jungle 3
Dulux
30GY 41/173
Bamboo Stem
Dulux
RAL 6019
Pastel green
RAL Classic
J446
Flannel
Tikkurila
X445
Lido
Tikkurila
H444
Tikkurila
CC4
Palm
Farrow and Ball
84
Green Blue
Farrow and Ball
91
Pea Green
Little Greene
308
Tabernacle
Little Greene
K494
Tikkurila
