Farrow and Ball Hardwick White 5
| Official page: | Hardwick White 5 |
| Code: | 5 |
| Name: | Hardwick White |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Hardwick White?
Farrow and Ball Hardwick White is a warm and inviting shade of mid-tone grey with subtle green undertones. This paint color is ideal for adding a touch of sophistication and timeless charm to any room in your home. Farrow and Ball Hardwick White complements a wide range of interior styles, from traditional to contemporary, and is a favorite among homeowners and interior designers alike. With its warm and inviting hue, this color creates a cozy and calming atmosphere in any space, making it a great choice for those looking to create a comfortable and welcoming home. Whether you're painting a single room or your entire house, Farrow and Ball Hardwick White is a beautiful and long-lasting color choice that will make a stunning impact.
Hardwick White 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 Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Hardwick White for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige shade can create a unique space
Farrow and Ball 5 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Farrow and Ball 5 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Hardwick White 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.
Farrow and Ball Hardwick White 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.
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What are Farrow and Ball Hardwick White undertones?
The undertone of Hardwick White 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.
HEX value
HEX value:
#B5AFA0
RGB code:
181, 175, 160
Is Farrow and Ball Hardwick White 5 cool or warm?
With a hue of 43° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
5 Hardwick White HSL code: 43, 12%, 67%
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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- 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 mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
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 Hardwick White
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 Hardwick White:
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
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 Hardwick White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Farrow and Ball Wine Dark and Stiffkey Blue.
LRV of Hardwick White
Hardwick White has an LRV of 43.66% 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 43.66%, 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 | #b5afa0 | |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 175, 160 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.98%, 68.63%, 62.75% | |
| HSV | Hue: 43° Saturation: 11.6% Value: 70.98% | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 12, 67) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.31 Yellow: 11.6 Key: 29.02 | |
| YIQ | Y: 175.084 I: 8.396 Q: -3.399 | |
| XYZ | X: 40.73 Y: 43.022 Z: 39.407 | |
| CIE Lab | L:71.57 a:-0.497 b:8.455 | |
| CIE Luv | L:71.57 u:4.397 v:12.175 | |
| Decimal | 11906976 | |
| Hunter Lab | 65.591, -3.942, 10.293 |
Color equivalents
RAL 7032
Pebble grey
RAL Classic

232
Cool Arbour
Little Greene

0394
Soft Grey
Jotun

10342
Sable Stone
Jotun

12290
Antwerp Beige
Jotun
163
French Grey Dark
Little Greene

50YY 43/103
Arcadia House
Dulux

1288
Grand Shadow
Jotun

V486
Claystone
Tikkurila

21YY 45/060
Cygnet Feather
Dulux

70YY 46/053
Stone Green
Dulux

40YY 41/054
Narrow Lane
Dulux

20YY 43/083
Ancient Artefact
Dulux
40YY 51/084
Green Raft
Dulux
V484
Driftwood
Tikkurila

70YY 43/113
Overtly Olive
Dulux

12076
Modern Beige
Jotun

91
Blue Gray
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