Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211
| Official page: | Stony Ground 211 |
| Code: | 211 |
| Name: | Stony Ground |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Stony Ground?
Farrow & Ball's 211 Stony Ground is a warm and inviting hue that effortlessly combines earthy tones with a touch of sophistication. This elegant color evokes a sense of tranquility and balance, making it perfect for creating a calming atmosphere in bedrooms. In living rooms, Stony Ground creates a cozy and welcoming space, ideal for relaxation or entertaining guests. This versatile shade also pairs beautifully with natural materials like wood and linen, adding depth and character to any room it graces. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, Farrow and Ball's 211 is sure to bring a timeless charm to your home.
Stony Ground 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.
Stony Ground for living room
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
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Farrow and Ball 211 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Stony Ground 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 warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 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.
Try before you buy

100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Farrow and Ball Stony Ground undertones?
The undertone of Stony Ground 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.
HEX value
HEX value:
#CEC1AD
RGB code:
206, 193, 173
Is Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 cool or warm?
With a hue of 36° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the 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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
- 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 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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
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
211
Stony Ground
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 Selvedge and Wine Dark.
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. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| 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, 74) | |
| 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
4
Old White
Farrow and Ball

283
Drop Cloth
Farrow and Ball

142
Mushroom
Little Greene

12075
Soothing Beige
Jotun

15
Bone
Farrow and Ball

12201
Sand Gazelle
Jotun
30YY 60/104
Khaki Mists 4
Dulux
Marbled Sands
Dulux
J484
Castle
Tikkurila

1359
Macchiato
Jotun

1140
Sand
Jotun

Rope Swing
Dulux
X459
Dream
Tikkurila

40YY 60/103
Raw Cashmere
Dulux

143
Rolling Fog
Little Greene

20YY 60/104
Caramel Sand 4
Dulux
X484
Muscovite
Tikkurila

11173
Humble Yellow
Jotun































