Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 paint color review

LRV of Stiffkey Blue

Stiffkey Blue 281 has an LRV of 10% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

What are Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue undertones?

Blue is Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

Is Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 cool or warm?

warm colors

cool colors

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

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

• Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
• Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Farrow and Ball 281 Stiffkey Blue

• Farrow and Ball 308 Wine Dark

  

Darker shades

Farrow and Ball 281 Stiffkey Blue

• Farrow and Ball 30 Hague Blue

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Farrow and Ball 281 Stiffkey Blue

• Farrow and Ball 228 Cornforth White

  

• Farrow and Ball 40 Mouse's Back

  

• Farrow and Ball 2001 Strong White

  

• Farrow and Ball 17 Light Gray

  

• Farrow and Ball 229 Elephant's Breath

  

• Farrow and Ball 6 London Stone

  

Color comparison

Stiffkey Blue 281 vs Sapphire Salute 50BB 08/171

Trying to decide between these two shades? Our comparison highlights the similarities and differences between these two paint colors.

Stiffkey Blue 281 vs Hale Navy HC-154

What is the difference between these two paint colors. Let’s compare to see which might be right for you.

LRV: 10%

Medium Dark color

Temperature: cold

LRV: 8.36%

Dark color

Temperature: cold

Stiffkey Blue 281 vs Inchyra Blue 289

Can't decide between these two shades for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.

Stiffkey Blue 281 vs Wine Dark 308

Choosing the best shade for your space? We've compared the two colors to help you make an informed decision for your project.

LRV: 10%

Medium Dark color

Temperature: cold

LRV: 12.97%

Medium Dark color

Temperature: cold

Stiffkey Blue 281 vs Hague Blue 30

Discover the key differences and which shade could be the perfect fit for you.

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