Farrow and ball navy blue

Blautöne

An Blautönen scheiden sich die Geister: Während sie für manche Menschen Räume kühl machen, lieben andere die Ruhe und Klarheit, die Blau erzeugen kann. Die Tatsache, dass Blau eine der beliebtesten Farben im Interior Design ist, bezeugt ihre Wandlungsfähigkeit und ihre transformative Kraft.

Eine helle blaue Farbe scheint ein Stück zurück zu treten und lässt Räume größer wirken. Dunkle Blautöne hingegen kreieren einen dramatischen Look und sorgen für Glamour. Strahlendes Blau verleiht Orten eine spürbare Energie, gräuliches Blau hingegen wirkt weich und verführerisch. Welche Stimmung auch immer Sie erzeugen möchten – wir haben mit Sicherheit einen Blauton in unserer Palette, der Ihnen dabei helfen kann.

Helle Blautöne

Light Blue No.22 in Estate Emulsion

Parma Gray No.27 und Purbeck Stone No.275 in Modern Eggshell

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Mittlere Blautöne

Blautöne in einer mittleren Intensität reichen bei uns vom rauchigen Jeansblau bis zu einem fröhlichen Himmelblau. Sie laden dazu ein, mit unterschiedlichen Intensitäten und Untertönen zu experimentieren. Wenn Sie starke, cleane Blautöne mögen, dann legen wir Ihnen das leuchtende Cook’s Blue oder das vibrierend lebendige St. Giles Blue ans Herz.

Oval Room Blue No.85 in Modern Eggshell und Modern Emulsion; Railings No.31 in Modern Eggshell, Blackened No.2011 in Modern Emulsion

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Stone Blue No.86 in Estate Emulsion und Full Gloss; Dix Blue No.82 in Estate Emulsion

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Dunkle Blautöne

Ein dunkles, sattes Blau hat das besondere Talent, große und kleine Räume komplett zu verwandeln. Es ist eine gute, weil unerwartete Alternative für einen dunklen Grauton. Am helleren Ende unserer dunklen Blauskala sitzen der kobaltblaue Farbton Pitch Blue, der über einen faszinierenden violetten Unterton verfügt, und das samtige Marineblau Stiffkey Blue. Hague Blue schenkt einem Raum eine vornehme Grandezza und Eleganz. Das grünere Inchyra Blue wirkt hingegen wunderbar dramatisch und komplex. Und dann gibt es noch Railings: unseren zeitlosen Klassiker, der so dunkel ist, dass er manchmal schon fast schwarz wirkt.

Hague Blue No.30 in Estate Emulsion und Estate Eggshell

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Inchyra Blue No.289 und Hague Blue No.30 in Estate Eggshell (Foto: Sabine Serrad; Design: Nathalie Rives)

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Blaugraue Farbtöne

Die am einfachsten zu verwendenden Blautöne, die immer ganz entspannt wirken, sind die graublauen Nuancen. Vom dunklen Pigeon bis zum ganz weichen Cromarty wirken diese Schattierungen in allen Kombinationen natürlich, edel und ruhig. Das mittlere Blue Gray erzeugt eine Oase der Ruhe, es verändert seine Anmutung im Tagesverlauf mit wechselnden Lichtstimmungen. Das weiche graublaue Mizzle ist perfekt dafür geeignet, im Hintergrund zu wirken. Diese unverwechselbaren blaugrauen Farbtöne haben einen unprätentiösen Look und wirken ein wenig, als seinen sie schon immer da gewesen.

Blue Gray No.91 in Exterior Eggshell

Pigeon No.25 in Modern Emulsion

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Blaugrüne Farbtöne

Einige unserer schönsten Farben befinden sich auf der Schwelle zwischen Grün und Blau: Aquatöne, Petrol, Enteneiblau … Sie alle haben die Fähigkeit, ganz unterschiedlich zu wirken. Eine eher erwachsen wirkende Weiterentwicklung eines Babyblau sind beispielsweise Teresa’s Green oder Green Blue – blasse Aquatöne mit einem deutlichen grünen Unterton, die Räume sehr hübsch machen. Etwas launischer wirkt Dix Blue, sein geringer Anteil von schwarzen Pigmenten verleiht ihm etwas Verlebtes, einen faszinierenden Vintage-Look. Deutlich mehr Lebendigkeit bringt Vardo mit, das strahlende Türkis erzeugt zusammen mit Inchyra Blue einen Hauch von Drama.

Inchyra Blue No. 289 in Estate Emulsion und Full Gloss

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Vardo No.288 in Estate Emulsion

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FARBTÖNE ENTDECKEN

Farrow & Ball's 10 Best Blue Paint Colours

The 10 Most Popular Blues from Farrow & Ball

When it comes to finding the best blue paint colour for your walls, cabinets, doors or exterior, you’ll find no shortage of options. However, this doesn’t mean they’re all GOOD options.

And while I talk A LOT about Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams (let’s be honest, I talk a lot, regardless), today we’re taking an up close and personal look at Farrow & Ball.

Farrow & Ball is more of a boutique paint brand compared to the other big boys. This means that they’ve curated their colours to be the BEST options in each colour family – 132 colours in total. This makes life easier when it comes to picking your best colour, but it also makes it darn challenging to COMPARE colours within Farrow & Ball.

Comparing paint colours is an important step in choosing the best colour for your home

In a brand like Benjamin Moore, there are over 3500 colours to choose from. This makes comparison MUCH easier, and via my 100’s of blog posts (like this one), you can narrow these 3500+ options down to the best eight or so for COMPARISON. So, for the sake of helping you find your best blue hue (and I hope you do), I’ll let you know how these Farrow & Ball colours compare to some of the other blues on the market.

HOWEVER, to show you REAL homes with REAL budgets, this blog is run entirely on photos submitted by my E-design clients. And because I haven’t had any clients use these Farrow & Ball colours (yet), I don’t have any photos of them in action.

But don’t worry, I still have AWESOME info and insights on these gorgeous colours.

I’m also going to add in a few photos from other brands, simply because nobody wants to read 4000 words with no images – myself included.

Now before we get started, let’s have a quick chat about LRV.

FARROW & BALL’S LRV NUMBERS

Farrow & Ball doesn’t make their LRV numbers public – I’m not sure why, but I’m hoping to solve this (along with world hunger and homelessness). In other words, it’s really a first-world problem.

Why does LRV matter?

LRV is another HELPFUL TOOL for picking paint colours; especially for those who aren’t as familiar with the wild world of colour. If you want to see this lil Ging’ get EXCITED, watch me start talking about LRV and how it can change your paint pickin’ GAME!

Anyway, I digress.

You will find a few mentions of Farrow & Ball’s LRVs online. However, without hearing from the brand itself, it’s hard to say what the right numbers are (I’ve sent a note, hopefully, I’ll hear back).

In the meantime, I’ve summarized the info I’ve found and combined this with a guess at what I think the LRV of each shade is. How do I do this? I’ve compared these blues to similar colours from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams; as I know their LRVs. Is this an exact science? HECK NO, but for choosing paint colours for your home, it will be more than enough.

Cool beans?

So, without further ado, let’s check out these blue-tiful colours from Farrow & Ball…

1. FARROW & BALL HAGUE BLUE No. 30

Hague Blue is a stunning dark blue. Not quite ‘colourful’ enough to be a navy, but still blue enough to be darn interesting!

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WHAT’S THE LRV OF HAGUE BLUE?

Based on the great Google, Hague Blue has an LRV of 7. In doing some comparisons, I agree that it’s pretty darn close. While this doesn’t make Hague Blue the DARKEST of blues, it’s definitely in the dark range (approx 0-10). If you’re unsure what LRV is, it’s a GAME CHANGER, and this is my second passive-aggressive nod to get you to READ THIS!

DOES HAGUE BLUE HAVE UNDERTONES?

Just because Hague Blue is a ‘colour’ doesn’t mean you’re free from undertones. Blue tends to favour either blue-green or blue-violet – Hague Blue favours blue-green.

WHICH BLUES ARE SIMILAR TO or MATCH HAGUE BLUE?

There will never be perfect colour matches between paint brands (no matter what your painter tells you). This is ESPECIALLY true when dealing with a boutique brand like Farrow & Ball. To get THE EXACT COLOUR you want, you need to go with the brand that makes it.

If you compare Hague Blue with Benjamin Moore Anchor Gray, you’ll see that Anchor Gray favours blue-violet.

Benjamin Moore Anchor Gray

And because comparison is SO IMPORTANT, let’s check out a few more options from my buddies Ben and Sherm…

FARROW & BALL HAGUE BLUE VS BENJAMIN MOORE NEW PROVIDENCE NAVY

When comparing these two shades of blue, you’ll see that BOTH have a green hue tucked in there along with their blue base. The BIG difference is that New Providence Navy (LRV 11) is a bit LIGHTER than Hague Blue (LRV 7).

Between the two colours, I lean into Hague Blue for its saturation, especially if it’s for kitchen cabinets or front doors.

FARROW & BALL HAGUE BLUE VS BENJAMIN MOORE HALE NAVY VS GENTLEMAN’S GRAY

While Hague Blue and Hale Navy aren’t REALLY comparable – they’re different types of blues, it’s via this comparison that you SEE the green in Hague Blue. I LOVE THE MAGIC OF COMPARISON! You’ll also see that when compared to Hale Navy (a very popular navy blue), Hague Blue is that BIT more colourful/intense.

NOW, make a sandwich out of Hague Blue using Hale Navy and Gentleman’s Gray. Notice that while Hague Blue is more colourful than Hale Navy, it isn’t as colourful as Gentleman’s Gray!

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Sherwin Williams Roycroft Pewter and Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil

WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM COLOUR FOR HAGUE BLUE?

Whether you’re painting your trim or cabinets, Hague Blue loves the subtle warmth of Farrow & Ball Wimborne White No. 239, as well as the simple approach of All White No. 2005.

The Best Blue Paint Colours for Cabinets, Walls, Doors & More

2.

FARROW & BALL DRAWING ROOM BLUE No. 253

While some blues sit on the more passive side of things, intermingled with gray, green and violet, Drawing Room Blue is coming in HOT with the perfect balance of colour (hue), saturation (intensity) and depth (value). Sorry for nerding-out on you; I can’t help myself sometimes.

PEEL & STICK sample coming soon! For now, check it out HERE.

WHAT’S THE LRV OF DRAWING ROOM BLUE?

Drawing Room Blue’s LRV is around 10; give or take a few points. Again, this is based on comparing it to similar colours. Knowing that this colour sits somewhere in this range, lets you know that Drawing Room Blue sits on the LIGHT end of the dark range.

WHAT ARE DRAWING ROOM BLUE’S UNDERTONES?

While Drawing Room Blue comes off as being pretty true-blue, upon comparing it to other popular shades (which we’ll do shortly), you’ll see that it’s a REALLY well-balanced choice; not catering hard to blue-green or blue-violet.

The TWO Types of Blue Paint Colours & Where They Work Best!

WHICH BLUES ARE SIMILAR TO or MATCH DRAWING ROOM BLUE?

While Drawing Room Blue might be the PERFECT colour for your walls, cabinets or front door, it’s via comparison that we really see WHY a certain colour is the best choice!

FARROW & BALL DRAWING ROOM BLUE VS SHERWIN WILLIAMS INDIGO

If you’re thinking Drawing Room Blue might be a BIT too colourful for your needs, compare it to Sherwin Williams Indigo, which brings a bit more saturation to the party. If you dig a bit more into Indigo (not to be confused with Indigo Batik), you’ll see Sherwin Williams refer to it as a purple (insert question mark here). It’s not – it’s absoLUTELY blue.

FARROW & BALL DRAWING ROOM BLUE VS STIFFKEY BLUE

This next comparison is where you might think that Drawing Room Blue has a mild fetish for violet. STiffkey Blue, with its blue-green hue, showcases the shift into a more GENUINE approach to blue with Drawing Roon Blue – COMPARISON IS KEY! HOWEVER, to say it CATERS to violet would be a stretch of the imagination, and overall, this is a wonderfully balanced blue.

Just because a colour looks one way COMPARED to another colour, doesn’t mean it IS that way. Comparison is important, but it ain’t gospel.

Ermmm, pardon?

Let’s try that a different way. Comparison showcases the DIFFERENCE between colours but doesn’t PROVE anything definitively. For example, I have a lot of clients shifting from rich shades of beige into more modern, updated beiges. These new muted beiges look cooler COMPARED to the rich golden beiges of the early 2000s. HOWEVER, this doesn’t make these new beiges COOL; they’re just cool-er than the originals. Get what I mean, jellybean?

WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM COLOUR FOR DRAWING ROOM BLUE?

Drawing Room Blue coordinates nicely with the clean and crisp look of All White No. 2005. However, it also responds well to the more muted approach of Farrow & Ball’s Wevet No. 273.

3. FARROW & BALL PITCH BLUE No. 220

Pitch Blue takes a LIGHTER approach compared to many of the previous colours in this blog post.

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WHAT’S THE LRV OF PITCH BLUE?

Based on comparison, the LRV of Pitch Blue is somewhere around 17 and not likely any higher or lower. This LRV lets you know that Pitch Blue has some depth and some definitive meat on its bones, but isn’t in the DARK range.

WHAT ARE PITCH BLUE’S UNDERTONES?

Pitch Blue is a GREAT example of a blue that leans into violet. Not so much that it’s BORDERLINE violet, but it gives a polite nod.

WHICH PAINT COLOURS ARE SIMILAR TO or MATCH PITCH BLUE?

If you’re looking for a CLOSE MATCH to Pitch Blue, I’ve got a gooder…

FARROW & BALL PITCH BLUE VS BENJAMIN MOORE BLUE NOVA

While I LOVE Blue Nova deeply and chose it for the bunk room at our lake home (photos are TBA), IF we had a Farrow & Ball close by, I likely would’ve shifted to Pitch Blue.

While these two colours are SO SIMILAR, upon comparison, Pitch Blue is just a weeee touch softer in its approach and has a tiny bit more violet in it.

How to Choose the Best Blue for YOU

WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM COLOUR FOR PITCH BLUE?

If you’re looking for a dynamic play between warm and cool, try Farrow & Ball’s Pointing No. 2003 with Pitch Blue. Really, I could easily see Pitch Blue with ANY of Farrow & Ball’s whites, but in the words of the GREAT Matthew McConaughey, it’s All White All White All White for me.

4. FARROW & BALL BLUE GROUND No. 210

If you’re looking for a cheerful, but not overwhelming approach to blue, look no further than Blue Ground.

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WHAT’S THE LRV OF BLUE GROUND?

Blue Ground has an approximate LRV of 52. This LRV puts Blue Ground in the light-medium range. A paint colour with this depth can be pretty for a whole room or as a feature wall with a lighter colour (higher LRV).

WHAT ARE BLUE GROUND’S UNDERTONES?

There’s NO doubt about it, Blue Ground is definitely inspired by a glorious green hue.

The Best Blue-Green Blend Paint Colours

WHICH PAINT COLOURS ARE SIMILAR TO OR MATCH BLUE GROUND?

Again, while there’s no perfect match, I’ve got some great colours for you to compare with Blue Ground.

FARROW & BALL BLUE GROUND VS SHERWIN WILLIAMS AQUAVERDE

If you’re unsure if Blue Ground is colourful enough for you, compare it to Aquaverde and see a nice shift from a blue-green that picks up gray and a blue-green that ALSO picks up gray, but less of it.

FARROW & BALL BLUE GROUND VS LULWORTH BLUE

If you want to see the blue-green of Blue Ground a bit more clearly, compare it to Farrow & Ball’s Lulworth Blue, which leans more into blue-violet (we’ll be talking about it shortly).

WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM COLOUR FOR BLUE GROUND?

Farrow & Ball’s Wimborne White No. 239 is one of my fave partners with Blue Ground as I love how Wimborne’s wink o’ warmth plays with Blue Grounds’ cool hues. HOWEVER, again, it’s alwight to go with All White No. 2005.

5. FARROW & BALL ST. GILES BLUE No. 280

St. Giles is LOVELY if you want more intensity in your blue hue. But while it’s lovely and bright, I’ve only had a handful of E-design clients ask for a blue with THIS kind of energy. OF COURSE, this doesn’t mean it isn’t the perfect shade of blue for you – don’t let the crazy Ginger sway you; keep on reading!

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WHAT’S THE LRV OF ST. GILES BLUE?

St. Giles Blue has an LRV somewhere around 34, give or take a few points. Again, being EXACT with this type of colour isn’t necessary for the average homeowner – heck, even I RARELY ‘need’ the LRV to be exact.

An LRV of 34 means a paint colour is a very solid medium depth. This depth is great for feature walls. And while you can paint an ENTIRE room this colour, with St. Giles Blue’s particular intensity, it could be a bit much (that’s my perception, anyway).

Thanks to its intensity, this colour is also nice for front doors or kitchen islands; especially if you’re looking for a fun POP without going into the primary end of things.

WHAT ARE ST. GILES BLUES UNDERTONES?

There’s no fooling around, this is one BLUE PAINT COLOUR. Sure, there’s a touch of gray in there, but not enough to slow it down. It’s like when Tim hits me with a tranquillizer dart but I keep stumbling around with toss cushions and paint swatches. YOU CAN’T SLOW ME DOWN, FOOL!

Anyway.

WHICH BLUES ARE SIMILAR OR MATCH ST. GILES BLUE?

There aren’t many REALLY close matches to St. Giles Blue, but let’s see what I can pull together for you…

FARROW & BALL ST. GILES BLUE VS SHERWIN WILLIAMS JACARANDA

Funny enough, Jacaranda has me feeling much better about St. Giles Blue! Why? Well, Jacaranda is that NEXT STEP more colourful when compared to St. Giles Blue. So if like me, you worry about SGB being a bit punchy, try this comparison, and you’ll feel better. If not, there’s always wine.

FARROW & BALL ST. GILES BLUE VS BENJAMIN MOORE POOLSIDE

When comparing St. Giles Blue and Poolside, you’ll see that Poolside is slightly darker (LRV 27) than St. Giles and just a TOUCH more muted.

WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM COLOUR FOR ST. GILES BLUE?

With St. Giles Blue having that next level of intensity, it makes sense to hit it with the clean contrast of All White No. 2005, although I kind of like it with Wevet No. 273 as well.

6. FARROW & BALL STIFFKEY BLUE No. 281

Stiffkey Blue might look like a more CLASSIC approach to navy blue, but this moody shade has a bit more in store for you.

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WHAT’S THE LRV OF STIFFKEY BLUE?

The RUMOUR IS that a) Ryan Reynolds has a soft spot for Gingers who over-consume Starbucks, white wine and Cornuts, and, b) Stiffkey Blue has an LRV JUST over 10. So while this blue is in the darker END of things, it’s kissing the lighter tip of this range.

As soon as a blue like this hits the five range (LRV), you start worrying about it flashing a bit BLACK in certain situations (depending on its intensity/degree of gray in it). With an LRV around 10, it’s FAR more likely to hold its colour in dark corners and lower-light areas.

DOES STIFFKEY BLUE HAVE UNDERTONES?

As you read earlier, there are TWO types of blue paint colours – blue-violet and blue-green. Of course, there are those blues that really sit in the middle, but they can be EASILY influenced by their immediate surroundings and your room’s exposure. And let me tell you, Stiffkey Blue is DEFINITELY one of these blues! With no strong allegiance to violet or green, this blue is great if you’re looking for a more straightforward approach to this classic hue.

WHICH BLUES ARE SIMILAR TO or MATCH STIFFKEY BLUE?

Now that we have two darker Farrow & Ball blues to compare, it’s easier to see how one sits COMPARED to the other! This comparison is KEY to helping you choose the best blue.

There are a few differences between Stiffkey Blue and Hague Blue…

Hague Blue (LRV of 7) is DARKER than Stiffkey Blue (LRV 10)
it’s easier to see the GREEN in Hague Blue when compared to the more traditional blue look of Stiffkey Blue

How to Choose The Best Type of Blue For Your Home

FARROW & BALL STIFFKEY BLUE VS BENJAMIN MOORE NEWBURYPORT BLUE

If you’re looking for a good match to Stiffkey Blue, look no further than Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue. Sure, Stiffkey’s LRV of 10 is a bit lighter than Newburyport Blue (LRV 8), but for all intents and purposes, you’re looking at two VERY COMPARABLE BLUES!

And because it’s helpful to see pictures, and Stiffkey Blue and Newburyport Blue are so similar, let’s look at Newburyport in action…

THANK you to my clients for sending in their photos – you make my colourful world go round!

FARROW & BALL STIFFKEY BLUE VS BENJAMIN MOORE EVENING DOVE

To help you see the degree of COLOUR (chroma) in Stiffkey Blue, compare it to Benjamin Moore’s Evening Dove. While Evening Dove is DEFINITELY a blue, it looks slightly grayed-out compared to the saturation of Stiffkey Blue.

BTW, every time I say the word ‘Stiffkey’ in my head, my brain automatically changes it to Stiffler, as in Stiffler’s Mom – welcome to my brain.

WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM COLOUR FOR STIFFKEY BLUE?

When it comes to the calm collected look of Stiffkey Blue, I’m putting my money on either Wimborne White No. 239 or All White No. 2005.

Your ULTIMATE Guide to Choosing White Paint Colours

7. FARROW & BALL LULWORTH BLUE No. 89

Compared to MANY of the blues in this blog post, Lulworth Blue is a BIT more soothing with its soft gray backdrop. Let’s find out more about this beautiful blue to see if it will work for you…

Get your PEEL & STICK sample HERE

WHAT’S THE LRV OF LULWORTH BLUE?

Lulworth Blue has an LRV somewhere around 53, give or take one or two points. This LRV means that Lulworth is in the light-medium range, but on the lighter end of this scale – NOWHERE near the medium depths.

WHAT ARE LULWORTH BLUE’S UNDERTONES?

As mentioned earlier, when compared to Blue Ground, it’s easier to see Lulworth’s Blue beautiful blue-violet approach. And while Lulworth Blue CERTAINLY has gray in it, there’s still a lot of colour left on the table (or on the wall might be more the point).

WHICH PAINT COLOURS ARE SIMILAR TO OR MATCH LULWORTH BLUE?

Again, one of the BEST ways to choose a paint colour is to COMPARE it with others!

FARROW & BALL LULWORTH BLUE VS SHERWIN WILLIAMS HONEST BLUE

Lulworth Blue and Honest Blue are GREAT comparables, as while they have a similar tendency towards blue-violet, Honest Blue is lighter.

FARROW & BALL LULWORTH BLUE VS BENJAMIN MOORE SAPPHIRE ICE

It can be easy to think a colour will be TOO colourful when you’re judging it by a sample. HOWEVER, upon comparing it to other similar but BRIGHTER options, it can be easier to tell if it sits in the right spot for you. This is why comparing Lulworth Blue and Sapphire Ice is a GREAT idea as the intensity of Sapphire Ice will help you see the degree of gray in Lulworth Blue.

WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM COLOUR FOR LULWORTH BLUE?

Lulworth Blue looks fresh and clean with All White No. 2005, although the play between Wimborne White’s warmth and Lulworth’s cool blue hue is pretty gorgeous too.

8. FARROW & BALL’S COOK’S BLUE No. 237

Cook’s Blue doesn’t look like any blue I’VE ever cooked with. But then I don’t cook, soooo…

If you’re looking for a lighter approach to blue, but one that still has some good meat on its bones, look no further than Cook’s Blue.

Get your PEEL & STICK sample HERE

WHAT’S THE LRV OF COOK’S BLUE?

With its LRV around the mid-20s (25 strikes me as a good place to land our plane), Cooks Blue is SOLIDLY in the medium depths. At this depth, Cook’s Blue could be a STUNNING island paint colour for those who love blue but don’t want navy. The same goes for front doors and feature walls; Cook’s Blue is wicked pretty.

WHAT ARE THE UNDERTONES OF COOK’S BLUE? IS IT A TRUE BLUE?

Cook’s Blue is pretty darn blue with no strong preference for blue-green or blue-violet.

WHICH PAINT COLOURS ARE SIMILAR TO OR MATCH COOK’S BLUE?

With its particular degree of colour and depth (saturation), Cook’s Blue is a tough one to match (considering you’ll NEVER get a perfect match anyway – yes, I am like a broken record).

FARROW & BALLS COOK’S BLUE vs BENJAMIN MOORE BLUE DRAGON

While Cook’s Blue and Blue Dragon have VERY similar LRVs (Cooks Blue approx 25, Blue Dragon is 26.49), with Blue Dragon’s WEE wink towards violet, it’s easier to see how BALANCED Cook’s Blue is in comparison.

FARROW & BALLS COOK’S BLUE vs SHERWIN WILLIAMS BLUE CRUISE

If you want to convince yourself that Cook’s Blue is THE best blue for you, compare it to Blue Cruise. Blue Cruise, again, has a similar LRV, but compared to Cook’s Blue, it comes off just a TOUCH more blue-green.

WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM COLOUR FOR COOK’S BLUE?

Cook’s Blue has such a great level of saturation – not too much, not too little. To jack up its colour potential a bit, partner it with the warm yellow undertones of Wimborne White No. 239 or Pointing No. 2003; keeping in mind that the YELLOW hue in these whites will be enhanced by Cook’s Blue.

The 6 Best Paint Colours for Bathroom Vanities & Kitchen Islands

9. FARROW & BALL PARMA GRAY No. 27

Of ALL of the beautiful blues on this page, Parma Grey has me breathing a deep sigh of contentment. Paint a room Parma Gray, throw Ryan Reynolds in it drinking a glass of white wine and eating Doritos, and I’m one HAPPY lil Ginger. Not that the other blues aren’t STUNNING, but for me personally, Parma Gray is pretty darn perfect. Let’s find out why.

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WHAT’S THE LRV OF PARMA GRAY?

Parma Gray’s LRV is somewhere around 52, give or take. Again, this is compared to similar colours as there are no ‘confirmed and official’ reports on F&B’s LRVs.

With its moderate LRV, Parma Gray could be GORGEOUS on an island with marble countertops. Parma Gray could also be great for an entire room, especially a south-facing one (balance out those warm rays).

Benjamin Moore Steel Wool

WHAT ARE PARMA GRAY’S UNDERTONES?

While Parma Gray IS a blue – not a gray, it has a reasonably strong gray base calming it down. It’s this considerable gray base that has me sighing in contentment. I love that Parma Gray SHOWS that it’s blue, without visually knocking us upside the head with its intensity.

WHICH PAINT COLOURS ARE SIMILAR TO OR MATCH PARMA GRAY?

Both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams have some great options to compare with Parma Gray, but it’s Sherwin Williams that takes the cake…

FARROW & BALL PARMA GRAY VS SHERWIN WILLIAMS NIEBLA AZUL

Niebla Azul is ALSO a blue with gray in it. However, when comparing the two colours, notice how Parma Gray is just a bit…more…blue.

Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul

FARROW & BALL PARMA GRAY VS SHERWIN WILLIAMS RAIN

If you’re worried that Parma Gray might be blue-green, take a gander at Sherwin Williams Rain. Sure, Parma Gray can politely nod at green, but compared to Rain (which isn’t even OVERLY committed to blue-green) you can see how subtle Parma really is.

WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM COLOUR FOR PARMA GRAY?

Because Parma Gray is a bit more muted than many of Farrow & Ball’s other blue hues, I would lean into Wimborne White No. 239 or All White No. 2005 for a cleaner contrast.

10. FARROW & BALL RAILINGS No. 31

While Railings might sit more appropriately in the BLACK section, you know I’m anything but appropriate (wink wink).

The reason we’re looking at Railings is that although it’s a SOFT BLACK at heart, it has blue undertones, making it an interesting choice for front doors, feature walls, cabinets and even trim and exteriors!

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WHAT’S THE LRV OF RAILINGS?

Ahhh, that IS the magical question, isn’t it?! There are mixed answers about what the LRV of Railings is. The most common answer is seven, but I’ll be surprised; seems a bit lower than that if you ask me (which you kind of are, btw).

WHAT ARE THE UNDERTONES OF RAILINGS?

Just because a colour is BLACK, doesn’t mean it’s boring! Railings has a lovely but SUBTLE blue undertone. And while I’ve put Railings with the blues for this reason, if you’re looking for something just a TOUCH softer (not quite so black), I’ve got a great one below for you.

WHICH BLACK-BLUES ARE SIMILAR TO or MATCH RAILINGS?

Again, there ARE no perfect matches between paint brands.

Want to know why?

Brands start out with different FOUNDATIONS with which their paints are mixed. If you don’t have the same foundation, it’s darn hard to get the same paint colour! It’s like making wine. You can make very comparable wines, but if they aren’t made from the SAME grapes and in the SAME terroir with the SAME process, they’ll taste different (but I won’t turn away either).

HOWEVER, there are a few to peruse…

FARROW & BALL RAILINGS VS BENJAMIN MOORE WROUGHT IRON

While there are shifts between these two dark colours, Railings and Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron are similar enough to compare. With an LRV JUST over 6, Wrought Iron is also a soft black with a blue hue, however, it’s less SATURATED or dense looking. This gives Wrought Iron a SOFTER look compared to Railings.

Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron shutters

FARROW & BALL RAILINGS VS BENJAMIN MOORE CHEATING HEART

Again, comparing Railings with these soft black blues from Benjamin Moore shows us the SATURATION of Farrow & Ball’s version of a soft black. While Cheating Heart is a bit bluer than Wrought Iron, it’s still SUBTLER and SOFTER than Railings. The LRV of Cheating Heart is ALMOST 7, making it a bit lighter than Wrought Iron.

Cheating Heart is a great substitute for Railings if you want a touch more softness while still seeing a blue undertone.

Paint Colour Review: Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron & Cheating Heart

BTW, the BEST way to see what’s shakin’ in a colour like Railings is to compare it with BLACK. If you look at the above door (Cheating Heart), you can see its softness compared to the black of the hardware. Likewise, comparing Railings to Farrow & Ball’s Pitch Black No. 256 is an AWESOME way to see its true colours!

WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM COLOUR FOR RAILINGS?

The depth of Railings sets it up to humour a wide range of whites. However, while Farrow & Ball suggests Blackened as a partner, I personally lean into Wevet No. 273 for a slightly cleaner approach. I also like the softness of Wimborne White No. 239 if you want a warmer look.

Of course, Farrow & Ball has some beautiful, considerably LIGHTER blues, but for the sake of TMI, I’m saving those bad boys for another blog post.

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ACCORDING TO INSTAGRAM, THESE ARE THE MOST POPULAR PAINT COLORS.

If you're thinking of painting your room gray, you're not alone - some 24,000 people have the same idea.

A recent study by Homehow.co.uk showed that grey, specifically Zoffany's Paris Grey, is the most popular paint color this year on Instagram. The researchers determined this by looking at the number of hashtags for different colors and brands, and found that the most commonly used colors were shades of grey, green and blue. nine0003

Here's the complete list for your decor inspiration:

1. Paris Grey, Zoffany (23,971 hashtags)

It's not hard to see why Parisian gray is the most popular paint color. Inspired by French castles, it is elegant yet versatile. "It's easy to accessorize and works well in all rooms," said Alex Willcox, director of Burbeck Interiors.

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2. Green Smoke Farrow and Ball (21 355)

Not too far in second place is Green Smoke, which Wilcox says is popular for country homes and exteriors. It adds a touch of color and looks especially good in kitchens or bathrooms. It is usually chosen as it works at any time of the year and rarely needs to be updated.

3. French Grey, Little Green (13851)

This color has both green and gray tones that look great in good light. The color is popular because it brings the room to life. It is soothing, so it works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and guest rooms. It's also a great color for exteriors or garden furniture. nine0003

4. Buncha, Farrow & Ball (9827)

If you want an accent color, Willcox recommends using the fourth most popular entry on this list. He said it's a bright color that creates a zen atmosphere in the room. Brown, pink and cream are natural additions that go well with a minimalist style.

5. Jitney, Farrow & Ball (8,883)

Ideal for tall walls or seafront homes, this earthy brown shade has a more traditional vibe and can evoke a sense of calm. I would recommend using bold and stylish furniture to bring the color to life and bring it to life. nine0003

6. Sulking Room Pink, Farrow & Ball (8 585)

A shade of pink that catches the eye without being overwhelming. Willcox suggested pairing its soft and warm aesthetic with overly bold and bright colors to make it more appealing.

7. Hale Navy, Benjamin Moore (7 984)

Hale Navy is the perfect color for kitchens and dining rooms. "Whether it's a statement wall or closet doors, this shade breathes a lot of energy into a space and is incredibly stylish," said Willcox. It also works well for exteriors, front doors or small porches. The color is bright and gives a feeling of power and strength. nine0003

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8. Denim Drift, Dulux (7,477)

Although there are only eight on the list, Denim Drift is a color that Wilcox says won't lose its popularity anytime soon. This is a fun color and can be used in any room to add personality.

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9. Spicy Honey, Dulux (7,089)

Quite an unconventional color, but a popular one nonetheless, especially if you know how to mix and match. Willcox advised: it's great when combined with undertones that confuse him. It doesn't work with louder colors that come up. Combine with darker shades of brown, black and orange. nine0003

10. Purbeck Stone, Farrow & Ball (6 678)

Somewhat similar to French Grey, Purbeck Stone is also easy to accessorize. Plus, it comes with a bonus if you're moving: houses in neutral colors are also more likely to sell on the market. It works in any room, in any style of home and with any theme.

11. Stone, plumage and skimmer ball (6,244)

A popular choice for bathrooms and bedrooms. It can be dressed up or down, although brighter colors tend to work best for a modernized look. Pair with hardwood floors, upholstered furniture and dramatic wall accessories such as paintings and large mirrors. It is also popular for its clean finish. nine0003

12. Polished Pebble, Dulux (5,326)

Polished Pebble is a popular color because it opens up a space and makes a room appear larger and brighter, making it a great choice for tight or dimly lit spaces such as hallways, stairs and an attic bedroom .

13. Setting Plaster, Farrow and Ball (4,993)

If you're an old soul who finds your grandparents' house and the smell of freshly baked cookies romantic, Setting Plaster is the background color for you. It gives an almost historic feel when added to a room and makes you feel welcome, according to Willcox. nine0003

14. From Nimes, Farrow and Ball (4 458)

De Nimes is a great choice for home offices and shelters and looks like a formal suit. It has a royal feel and dominates other shades. Pairs especially well with oak and natural rustic elements.

15. Chic Shadow, Dulux (4,174).

And last but not least, Chic Shadow is another shade of gray favored for its versatility. It works best in combination with both bright and dark colors, so pair yellow with black and blue with dark brown,” said Willcox. It also creates calming emotions and is a gray color that goes well with metallics. nine0003

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How attitudes to the case of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow have changed - Weekend - Kommersant

On February 21, the first episode of the mini-series "Allen v. Farrow" will be released on HBO - an attempt to re-look at Woody Allen's accusations of molesting his seven-year-old adopted daughter, over the years put forward by his ex-wife Mia Farrow. The project was directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, who have long explored the topic of sexual violence against women (Invisible War, On the Record). For the new four-episode project, they collected rare family videos, reviewed the statements of the police involved in the case, re-interviewed eyewitnesses and interviewed Mia Farrow and two children, Dylan and Ronan. Only Allen himself was not interviewed, who still denies all accusations. By the time the film was released, Maria Bessmertnaya recalled how this story developed and compiled a chronicle of how, under the influence of new circumstances, the attitude towards the main accused changed

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1992, August

Actress Mia Farrow discovers that her civil husband director Woody Allen an affair with her adopted daughter Sun Yi Previn, and at the same time accuses Allen of molesting their common adopted daughter, seven-year-old Dylan. The public is in shock: over the past ten years, Allen and Farrow have been the main couple of New York, Allen has directed Farrow in 13 films to this point, they have two common adopted children and one blood child. The process of division of property and the case of custody of children begins. Allen holds a press conference for the first time in his life, in which he claims that Farrow's lawyers offered him a deal: not to press charges in exchange for $ 7 million.

"The only thing I'm guilty of is falling in love with Ms. Farrow's adult daughter at the end of our relationship, and as painful as it was, neither I nor, of course, the children deserve such retribution »
Woody Allen, 1992

1992, August

Husbands and Wives, Allen and Farrow's last joint film, is released, in which Allen's character thinks about cheating on his wife, played by Farrow, with a 21-year-old girl . TriStar is releasing the film in 865 theaters across the country. Never before had such a large number of halls been set aside for the screening of Allen's films. The press and producers are happy - they consider the "almost incestuous relationship" scandal to be the best advertisement for the film. nine0003

"Most of the audience went to the movies to amuse themselves with scenes in which Allen kisses a 21-year-old girl and goes through a painful breakup with Farrow"
Variety, 1992

1992, September

Newsweek comes out virtually ignored by the general public a column by Mia Farrow's daughter and Woody Allen's then fiancée Sun Yi Previn that Allen didn't seduce her and all talk of "incest" should stop. The public was not interested in Previn's position and will not be interested later: without unconditionally supporting either side in the conflict, Previn turned out to be inconvenient for both Allen's supporters and his opponents. nine0003

“I am not a retarded underage flower who was raped, seduced and spoiled by some evil stepfather. I'm studying psychology in college and fell in love with a man who turns out to be Mia's ex-boyfriend. I admit that this is unusual, but let's not get hysterical. The tragedy here is that children suffer because of Mia's vindictiveness. I will always be grateful to her for the opportunities she gave me, but I find it hard to forgive much of what followed.”
Sun Yi Previn, 1992

1993

The court doesn't find enough evidence to convict Allen of molesting Dylan, but Farrow still gets sole custody of the children - according to Allen, because of the Sun Yi Previn scandal. However, the scandal does not affect Allen's reputation: the following year he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Screenplay, and in 1994 for directing Bullets Over Broadway.

1997

Mia Farrow's autobiography is released, in which she talks for the first time in detail about the breakup with Allen and the situation in the family. The extremely frank tone of the book is regarded by many reviewers as a sign of Farrow's imbalance, and thus begins to form the image of the "crazy" that her opponents will often use. nine0003

“The book, somewhat stiff and old-fashioned, explodes when Farrow remembers Allen's betrayals and the breakup with his daughter. The intensity of her anger, resentment, resentment and disgust gave rise to rumors of irrational and deceitful behavior and a nervous breakdown. And the outburst of obscene language and terrible accusations that she hurls at Allen are like toads falling from the mouth of a fairy-tale princess”
Los Angeles Times, 1997

2000

Marion Meade, author of books on Buster Keaton and Dorothy Parker, releases Allen's biography. He himself is trying to the last to prevent the publication of the book, despite the fact that it is written in an absolutely benevolent tone. Mead avoids harsh comments about the main scandal in Allen's life, and her reviewers even call the court story a soap opera.

“Woody-Mia-Soon Yi's story has always been more than just a celebrity soap opera. All this bore a sinister connotation of incest, betrayed innocence and insane revenge. It featured frank Polaroids and valentines with hearts pierced by daggers. In the background, a murmuring choir of psychiatrists; in the foreground, like locusts, a swarm of lawyers. It was classic Manhattan neurotic intrigue turned into melodrama, grand opera and epic poem.0006 Entertainment Weekly, 2000

2005

Match Point is released, unanimously recognized by critics as one of Allen's best films, opening a new chapter in his filmography. Scarlett Johansson, who played the title role in the film, is being compared with Farrow with might and main, and the BBC arranges a vote for "Allen's best actress" - choose from Farrow, Johansson and Keaton.

2014

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association presents Allen with the Cecil DeMille Award for Distinguished Service in Motion Pictures. The ceremony is traditionally accompanied by a video cut from the laureate's films. Farrow and Allen's son Ronan, who supports mother and sister Dylan, reacts on Twitter: "Missed the Woody Allen tribute - did they include an episode where a woman publicly states that he molested her when she was seven years old, before Annie Hall or after? A month later, Dylan Farrow writes an open letter to The New York Times blog, where he repeats the accusations against Allen. Allen's colleagues begin to comment on the situation with open condemnation for the first time.0003

“Allen's case is perfect proof that people have always separated Allen on screen from Allen in real life. For many years he kissed 17-year-olds on screen, but no one questioned it ”
Lena Dunham, 2014

2017

Following Ronan Farrow, the first to expose the sexual crimes of producer Harvey Weinstein in The New Yorker, Dylan Farrow writes an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times titled "Why did the #MeToo revolution spare Woody Allen?". Following this, the adopted son of Farrow and Allen Moses writes an open letter in support of his father, telling how Mia Farrow coached the children before speaking in court and regularly used physical and psychological abuse on them. He is also supported by Sun Yi Previn, but on the wave of "mitu" Allen is rapidly losing public sympathy. Amazon, with which Allen has an exclusive multi-picture deal, is suggesting that the director delay the release of the almost finished film A Rainy Day in New York until 2019.of the year. Allen agrees, but six months later, Amazon informs him of the decision not to release any of the films under the contract at all. Allen sues, Rainy Day actors Rebecca Hall and Timothée Chalamet donate their fees to charity.

"Woody Allen's career is over, A Rainy Day in New York" will be his last film, although if not for high-profile circumstances, his retirement would hardly have been noticed. For many of the men who were accused of sexual abuse, the end came quickly, but for Woody, the process was stretched out as the public was in a stupor for several decades.