Farrow and Ball Sugared Almond 9913
| Code: | 9913 |
| Name: | Sugared Almond |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Sugared Almond?
Sugared Almond 9913 by Farrow and Ball is a grayish red. This color works particularly well in victorian and eclectic design styles, as well as in scandinavian and minimalist settings. Sugared Almond 9913 has barely any of the yellow pigment found in most pinks, making it feel bluer.
The nearest colors to 9913 are Tikkurila Allure and RAL Effect RAL 560-1, which are also muted pink colors.
Farrow and Ball Sugared Almond reviews
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What are Farrow and Ball Sugared Almond undertones?
The undertone of Sugared Almond 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#D0BFCD
RGB code:
208, 191, 205
Is Farrow and Ball Sugared Almond 9913 cool or warm?
With a hue of 311° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
9913 Sugared Almond HSL code: 311, 15%, 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 purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
- 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 Sugared Almond
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Sugared Almond:
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 Sugared Almond with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 131, such as Farrow and Ball Beverly and Green Blue.
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LRV of Sugared Almond
Sugared Almond has an LRV of 56.21% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 56.21%, 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 | #d0bfcd | |
| RGB Decimal | 208, 191, 205 | |
| RGB Percent | 81.57%, 74.90%, 80.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 311° Saturation: 8.17% Value: 81.57% | |
| HSL | hsl(311, 15, 78) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.17 Yellow: 1.44 Key: 18.43 | |
| YIQ | Y: 197.679 I: 5.631 Q: 7.953 | |
| XYZ | X: 55.66 Y: 55.08 Z: 65.44 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.087 a:8.459 b:-4.838 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.087 u:8.901 v:-8.803 | |
| Decimal | 13680589 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.216, 3.994, -0.328 |
Color equivalents
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50RB 52/107
Purple Sage 4
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Emporium Rose 4
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Lilac Spring 4
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30RB 61/113
Lavender Blossom 4
Dulux
H426
Allure
Tikkurila

30RB 54/132
Lavender Blossom 3
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90RB 68/085
Heather Bloom 5
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Violet Verona 4
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69RB 70/114
Pretty Pink
Dulux

Orchid Opera 4
Dulux
70RB 50/062
Mellow Heather 3
Dulux
50RR 59/101
Blush Rambler 4
Dulux
90RB 46/121
Heather Bloom 4
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Lilac Spring 5
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30RR 49/067
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