Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85

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Oval Room Blue for bedroom (11 photos)
Oval Room Blue for living room (7 photos)
Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue for bathroom (5 photos)
Farrow and Ball 85 on kitchen cabinets (8 photos)
Oval Room Blue for exterior (5 photos)
Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue reviews (13 photos)
What are Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue undertones?
Is Oval Room Blue 85 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Oval Room Blue
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Oval Room Blue 85
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Oval Room Blue 85
Code:	85
Name:	Oval Room Blue
Brand:	Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue?

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 is a muted blue-green with a noticeable grey cast, giving it a softened, mid-depth appearance rather than a bright coastal look. Its cool base is tempered by the dusty quality of the color, so it can feel more restrained in low light and clearer blue-green in brighter rooms. Use it on living room or bedroom walls where its understated depth can hold its own against warm white trim. Oval Room Blue also suits painted cabinetry, especially with pale oak, aged brass, natural linen, or off-white stone nearby. For contrast, pair this shade with deep charcoal accents or a warm, earthy neutral rather than another crisp blue.

Oval Room Blue for bedroom (11 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

@behind_a_yellow_door

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue bedroom interior

@claudeandthehouse

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue bedroom accent wall

@alterior.living

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 bedroom

@georgieroseinteriordesign

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 boho bedroom

@inthishousewe_feast

@theoldvicarage_wales

@l.ttlegreenhouse

Classic french interior with Oval Room Blue Farrow and Ball

@le_fleur_honfleur

Farrow and Ball Oval room blue in stylish scandi inetrior

@jam__potts

Scandinavian bedroom with Blue Oval Room Farrow and Ball

@jam__potts

Blue bedroom interior Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue

@leamington_lifestyle_home

Oval Room Blue for living room (7 photos)

Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space

@behind_a_yellow_door

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue living room inspiration

@home__view

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue stylish living room

@hangerandhome

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue living room

@victoriaemes_home

Paint Oval Room Blue in stylish interior

@joibbotsoninteriors

Grey living room with Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue

@littlesouthsidereno

Dusted blue walls with Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue

@behindthepinkdoor_19

Farrow and Ball 85 for bathroom (5 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool mid-tone blue real bathrooms.

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 bathroom

@that_berry_house

@thepaintersparadise

@kerrisdalelumberhome

@ourshrewsburychapter

Blue bathroom with ornament tiles and oval room blue

@homestyle_with_hannah

Farrow and Ball 85 on kitchen cabinets (8 photos)

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

@gingerytiger

Oval Room Blue dusted blue kitchen cabinets and accent wall

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Oval Room Blue dusted blue kitchen cabinets

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Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 kitchen cabinets

@dowsingandreynolds

@fxdecor

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@millers_painting_spraying

Oval Room Blue for exterior (5 photos)

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 blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

@renovating_plainfield_house

@claudeandthehouse

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue front door color

@the.silk.house

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 exterior

@bushell_and_scott

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 front door

@paintproireland

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue reviews (13 photos)

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

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 HOME OFFICE

@love_this_old_house

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 kids' room

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@edmund_road_renovation

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 hallway

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Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 stairs

@foxgrove_byfieldandstream

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 dining room

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Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue 85 children's room

@renovating_a_corbett

Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue with white doors

@thepbhome

@mcculloch_decor

Grey stairway oval room blue farrow and ball

@atnumberfourteen_

@insideours

Kids scandi room with Oval Room Blue paint

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Kids room decor with Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue

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What are Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue undertones?

Oval Room Blue appears as a mid-light, heavily muted blue-green with a soft teal direction rather than a clear, bright blue. In the supplied digital sample, the green bias is subtle, so it may read closer to a muted blue or greyed teal depending on surrounding colors and light. Farrow & Ball’s official page does not describe a specific undertone, though it notes that the color works with its greys to create depth and balance. Warm artificial light may bring out a slightly softer, greener cast, while cool daylight can make its blue-teal character appear clearer.

Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.

HEX value:

#8B9D9B

RGB code:

139, 157, 155

Is Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 173°, this Blue leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

85 Oval Room Blue HSL code: 173, 8%, 58%

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 Oval Room Blue

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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Morning

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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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue:

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

85
Oval Room Blue

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 Oval Room Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 353, such as Farrow and Ball Cinder Rose and Nancy's Blushes.

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Oval Room Blue

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LRV of Oval Room Blue

Oval Room Blue has an LRV of 32% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why 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 32%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#8b9d9b
RGB Decimal	139, 157, 155
RGB Percent	54.51%, 61.57%, 60.78%
HSV	Hue: 173° Saturation: 11.46% Value: 61.57%
HSL	hsl(173, 8.41, 58.04)
CMYK	Cyan: 11.46 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.27 Key: 38.43
YIQ	Y: 151.39 I: -10.084 Q: -4.43
XYZ	X: 28.619 Y: 31.969 Z: 35.664
CIE Lab	L:63.317 a:-6.758 b:-1.111
CIE Luv	L:63.317 u:-9.667 v:-0.501
Decimal	9149851
Hunter Lab	56.541, -8.597, 2.181