Farrow and Ball Setting Plaster 231

Official page:Setting Plaster 231
Code:231
Name:Setting Plaster
Brand:Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Setting Plaster?

Farrow and Ball Setting Plaster is a warm and soft pink paint color, which has a touch of yellow, creating a subtle peachy tone. It is inspired by the color of plaster used in traditional English interiors, and is often described as a neutral pink. The color is versatile and can be used as a beautiful backdrop to both traditional and contemporary spaces.

How to use Farrow and Ball Setting Plaster?

Setting Plaster is a versatile color that can be used in a variety of ways. It works well as a warm neutral on walls, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. It pairs well with other warm colors such as browns ( Farrow and Ball London Clay or Mouse's Back ), tans ( Farrow and Ball Stony Ground ), and deep reds ( Picture Gallery Red ), as well as cool grays and blues. It can also be used as an accent color on trim, doors, and furniture to add subtle interest and depth to a space. Additionally, Setting Plaster is a popular choice for creating a vintage or shabby chic aesthetic when paired with distressed or antique furniture.

What colors are similar to Setting Plaster by Farrow and Ball?

There are several dusted pink paint colors that are similar to Farrow and Ball Setting Plaster, including Farrow and Ball Templeton Pink , Little Greene Castell Pink , and  Tikkurila Angora . Although they are not an exact match, these paint colors bear a strong resemblance to Setting Plaster.

Setting Plaster 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.

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Setting Plaster for living room

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

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Farrow and Ball 231 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.

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Farrow and Ball 231 on kitchen cabinets

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

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Farrow and Ball Setting Plaster 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 Setting Plaster undertones?

The undertone of Setting Plaster 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:

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RGB code:

223, 194, 175

Is Farrow and Ball Setting Plaster 231 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
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With a hue of 24° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

231 Setting Plaster HSL code: 24, 43%, 78%

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 pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
  • Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
  • 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 Setting Plaster

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Setting Plaster:

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 Setting Plaster with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 204, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Wine Dark.

LRV of Setting Plaster

Setting Plaster has an LRV of 58.01% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 58.01%, 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#dfc2afCopy color code
RGB Decimal223, 194, 175Copy color code
RGB Percent87.45%, 76.08%, 68.63%Copy color code
HSVHue: 24° Saturation: 21.52% Value: 87.45%Copy color code
HSLhsl(24, 43, 78)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.0 Yellow: 21.52 Key: 12.55Copy color code
YIQY: 200.505 I: 23.387 Q: 0.222Copy color code
XYZX: 57.461 Y: 57.368 Z: 48.592Copy color code
CIE LabL:80.386 a:7.321 b:13.345Copy color code
CIE LuvL:80.386 u:19.046 v:17.798Copy color code
Decimal14664367Copy color code
Hunter Lab75.742, 2.868, 14.982Copy color code