Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211
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- Stony Ground for bedroom (8 photos)
- Stony Ground for living room (9 photos)
- Farrow and Ball Stony Ground for bathroom (4 photos)
- Farrow and Ball 211 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Stony Ground for exterior (2 photos)
- Farrow and Ball Stony Ground reviews (3 photos)
- What are Farrow and Ball Stony Ground undertones?
- Is Stony Ground 211 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Stony Ground
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Stony Ground 211
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Stony Ground 211 |
| Code: | 211 |
| Name: | Stony Ground |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Stony Ground?
Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 is a muted, light beige with a clear warm cast, sitting somewhere between weathered sand and soft putty. Its low-saturation appearance keeps it from reading yellow, while the subtle rosy-tan undertone gives it more character than a plain cream. In bright daylight, this shade can look pale and airy; under warmer lamps, its earthy beige notes become more noticeable. It suits living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms where a quiet neutral wall color is wanted, and it can also bring a softened look to cabinetry. Pair Stony Ground with chalky whites, warm grey textiles, natural oak, linen, aged brass, and terracotta-toned ceramics.
Stony Ground for bedroom (8 photos)
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.








Stony Ground for living room (9 photos)
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 211 for bathroom (4 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm mid-tone beige real bathrooms.




Farrow and Ball 211 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.



Stony Ground for exterior (2 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 warm beige hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.


Farrow and Ball Stony Ground reviews (3 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige 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 Stony Ground undertones?
Stony Ground is a mid-light, muted beige with a clear yellow-leaning base and gentle warmth rather than a crisp or gray cast. The supplied digital color also shows a slight red bias, which supports its soft, earthy character. Farrow & Ball describes it as having a slight underlying red that adds warmth, helping explain why this beige can read less neutral than a cooler stone shade. Warm artificial light may bring out more of its beige warmth, while cool daylight can make it appear a little quieter and more subdued.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
206, 193, 173
Is Farrow and Ball Stony Ground cool or warm?
With a hue of 36°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
211 Stony Ground HSL code: 36, 25%, 74%
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 Stony Ground
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Stony Ground:
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
Darker 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 Stony Ground with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Farrow and Ball Black Blue and Graupel.
LRV of Stony Ground
Stony Ground has an LRV of 54.29% 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 54.29%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #cec1ad |
| RGB Decimal | 206, 193, 173 |
| RGB Percent | 80.78%, 75.69%, 67.84% |
| HSV | Hue: 36° Saturation: 16.02% Value: 80.78% |
| HSL | hsl(36, 25.19, 74.31) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.31 Yellow: 16.02 Key: 19.22 |
| YIQ | Y: 194.607 I: 14.174 Q: -3.474 |
| XYZ | X: 52.065 Y: 54.28 Z: 47.258 |
| CIE Lab | L:78.625 a:1.245 b:11.719 |
| CIE Luv | L:78.625 u:8.955 v:16.647 |
| Decimal | 13549997 |
| Hunter Lab | 73.675, -2.787, 13.541 |
Color equivalents
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Rolling Fog
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