What is the HEX code for Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue?

The hexadecimal color code for Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue undertone is #4d5b6a .

What is the RGB code of Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue?

RGB code is 77, 91, 106 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281

Q: Is Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 cool or warm?

Farrow and Ball 281 Stiffkey Blue is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue undertones?

Blue is Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue undertone color.

Official page:	Stiffkey Blue 281
Code:	281
Name:	Stiffkey Blue
Brand:	Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue?

Alternative color for Stiffkey Blue - RAL 240 40 10

Stiffkey Blue 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 Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 bedroom

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Stiffkey Blue for living room

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space

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Farrow and Ball 281 for bathroom

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Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 bathroom

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Farrow and Ball 281 on kitchen cabinets

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Stiffkey Blue 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.

Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 front door

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Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue reviews

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What are Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue undertones?

The undertone of Stiffkey Blue can be accurately described as a Blue 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:

#4D5B6A

RGB code:

77, 91, 106

Is Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 211° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

281 Stiffkey Blue HSL code: 211, 16%, 36%

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 blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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 Stiffkey Blue

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Stiffkey 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

281
Stiffkey Blue

308
Wine Dark

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 Stiffkey Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 31, such as Farrow and Ball Dove Tale and Reduced Green.

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Stiffkey Blue

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Stiffkey Blue 281
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LRV of Stiffkey Blue

Stiffkey Blue has an LRV of 10% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 10%, 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	#4d5b6a
RGB Decimal	77, 91, 106
RGB Percent	30.20%, 35.69%, 41.57%
HSV	Hue: 211° Saturation: 27.36% Value: 41.57%
HSL	hsl(211, 16, 36)
CMYK	Cyan: 27.36 Magenta: 14.15 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 58.43
YIQ	Y: 88.524 I: -13.163 Q: 1.706
XYZ	X: 9.402 Y: 10.1 Z: 15.086
CIE Lab	L:38.022 a:-1.61 b:-10.35
CIE Luv	L:38.022 u:-7.62 v:-13.55
Decimal	5069674
Hunter Lab	31.781, -2.808, -5.898