Farrow and Ball Worsted 284
| Official page: | Worsted 284 |
| Code: | 284 |
| Name: | Worsted |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Worsted?
Step into sophistication with Farrow and Ball's 284 Worsted, a rich and timeless hue that exudes elegance. This warm grey tone adds a touch of refinement to any space, complementing both modern and traditional interiors. Pairing beautifully with 2000 White Tie for a classic look, or 288 Inchyra Blue for a bold contrast, Worsted effortlessly creates a stylish atmosphere. Elevate your decor with this versatile color that sets the stage for a chic and inviting ambiance.
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What are Farrow and Ball Worsted undertones?
Worsted 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:
#A59F97
RGB code:
165, 159, 151
Is Farrow and Ball Worsted 284 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 34°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
284 Worsted HSL code: 34, 7%, 62%
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 Worsted
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Worsted:
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 Worsted with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Wine Dark.
LRV of Worsted
Worsted has an LRV of 35.25% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 35.25%, 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 | #a59f97 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 165, 159, 151 | |
| RGB Percent | 64.71%, 62.35%, 59.22% | |
| HSV | Hue: 34° Saturation: 8.48% Value: 64.71% | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 7, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.64 Yellow: 8.48 Key: 35.29 | |
| YIQ | Y: 159.882 I: 6.146 Q: -1.22 | |
| XYZ | X: 33.5 Y: 35.03 Z: 34.267 | |
| CIE Lab | L:65.772 a:0.721 b:4.947 | |
| CIE Luv | L:65.772 u:3.978 v:6.912 | |
| Decimal | 10854295 | |
| Hunter Lab | 59.186, -2.544, 7.104 | |
Farrow and Ball 284 Worsted
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Color equivalents
K487
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Tikkurila
15YY 33/043
Woven Nest
Dulux
1032
Iron Grey
Jotun
8094
Silver Tone
Jotun
245
Perennial Grey
Little Greene
225
Urbane Grey
Little Greene
265
Manor House Gray
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Constructed Steel
Dulux
20218
Healing Lavender
Jotun
46YY 33/057
Grey Taupe
Dulux
50YY 33/065
Dusted Moss 1
Dulux
40YY 41/054
Narrow Lane
Dulux
1233
Mohair
Jotun
1352
Form
Jotun
02YY 32/054
Woodland Trail
Dulux
M497
Ash
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0394
Soft Grey
Jotun
30YY 36/094
Bleached Lichen 1
Dulux