1Hague BlueNo. 30 · LRV 7
F&B's most famous deep blue; the AD/Domino dark-room benchmark.
Farrow & Ball · Blue paint colors
Farrow & Ball Blue 19 colors. 3 worth a sample.
3 curated blues with undertones, LRV, and the honest reasons why, plus the full 19-color blue deck below.
19blues in the deck
61–6LRV, lightest to darkest
3curated, with photos
26room pages
Lightest · LRV 61The deck, light to dark, in 19 steps. Numbered pins are the picks below, placed by LRV.Darkest · LRV 6
The fast answer
If You Only Sample Three
Don't want to compare 19 blues? These three cover most real projects.
Curated, in order
The 3 Farrow & Ball Blues People Actually Buy
Numbered and curated. Tap any color for its full review, or see it on your own walls in the visualizer.
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2Stiffkey BlueNo. 281 · LRV 10
F&B's deep navy second to Hague Blue; library/study favorite.
Lulworth BlueNo. 89 · LRV 45
3Lulworth BlueNo. 89 · LRV 45
By depth
Light to Dark
The whole Farrow & Ball blue range by depth. LRV is the number to trust: the same blue looks two steps darker on a wall than on a chip.
LRV is just how much light a color bounces back, on a scale where higher means lighter and airier. In this blue slice the range runs from 10 at the dark end to 46 at the light end, so you can pick by how bright you want the room to feel. Lulworth Blue (No. 89) at LRV 46 is the soft, open choice; Stiffkey Blue (No. 281) at LRV 10 is the deep, enveloping one.
The two middle colors give you a clear ladder in between. St Giles Blue (No. 280) at LRV 31 is a clean mid-blue with energy, and Cook's Blue (No. 237) at LRV 26 sits a touch deeper and more saturated. A simple rule: lower LRV in a dark or north-facing room will feel cozy and intentional, while higher LRV keeps a small or dim space from closing in.
Head to head
The Blue Match-Ups Everyone Googles
Stuck between two? These head-to-heads settle the ones people actually can't pick between.
Room by room
Farrow & Ball Blue, Room by Room
Each room page shows blue picks from every US brand side by side, so you can compare in context.
Blue BedroomSoft Morning Sky
Breath of Fresh Air
Blue Master BedroomHale Navy
Hale Navy
Blue KitchenSoft Sky Blue Cabinets
Breath of Fresh Air
Blue BathroomPale Spa Blue
Breath of Fresh Air
Blue Powder RoomHague Blue, Brick Red, Royal Orchard
Hague Blue
Blue Living RoomDeep Navy Velvet Corner
NightlifeMore roomsBlue Dining RoomBlue HallwayBlue EntrywayBlue Home OfficeBlue NurseryBlue Children's RoomBlue Teen RoomBlue PlayroomBlue MudroomBlue Laundry RoomBlue BasementBlue SunroomBlue ExteriorBlue Front DoorBlue ShuttersBlue Garage DoorBlue Porch CeilingBlue Accent WallBlue CeilingBlue Kitchen Cabinets
The lighter blues here suit rooms you want to feel calm and open. Lulworth Blue (No. 89) is an easy fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, and nurseries where you want softness without going pale. St Giles Blue (No. 280) brings more life and works well in a kitchen, a hallway, or a kid's room where you want some cheer.
The deeper end earns its keep in rooms you want to feel rich and grounded. Cook's Blue (No. 237) is a strong, traditional choice for cabinetry, a back door, or a built-in. Stiffkey Blue (No. 281) is made for drama, dining rooms, a study, or an accent wall, and it looks especially good by lamplight.
The whole deck
All 19 Farrow & Ball Blue Paint Colors
Every Farrow & Ball blue, grouped by undertone, warm to cool. Filter by depth or change the order.
Showing 19 of 19
YonderNo. 9810 · LRV 42
St Giles BlueNo. 280 · LRV 30
KittiwakeNo. 307 · LRV 40
Hague BlueNo. 30 · LRV 7
Belvedere BlueNo. 215 · LRV 22
Lulworth BlueNo. 89 · LRV 45
Bay Area BlueNo. 9815 · LRV 37
Pea Flower TeaNo. CB12 · LRV 20
Stiffkey BlueNo. 281 · LRV 10
Cook's BlueNo. 237 · LRV 26
Ultra Marine BlueNo. W29 · LRV 18
Bothy BlueNo. G11 · LRV 32
DinnerwareNo. 9820 · LRV 10
GraupelNo. G10 · LRV 61
Wine DarkNo. 308 · LRV 13
SergeNo. 9919 · LRV 7
Drawing Room BlueNo. 253 · LRV 8
Blue MaizeNo. CB11 · LRV 6
Imperial PurpleNo. W40 · LRV 9
Hex values are display approximations from Farrow & Ball's published swatch tools, not a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
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Farrow & Ball is a British premium import sold through the brand's own showrooms and authorized stockists, and it runs roughly $100 or more per gallon, which is two to three times mainstream paint. There is no off-the-shelf can sitting on a rack; the color is mixed to order when you buy it, so you choose the color first and the finish second. Common finishes include Estate Emulsion for chalky matt walls, Modern Emulsion for a washable wall surface, Estate and Modern Eggshell for wood and metal, plus Dead Flat and Full Gloss.
Because every color is tint-on-demand, you are not locked into buying from one place to get the exact shade. Any of these blues can be color-matched into a more affordable paint, including the featured Kompozit deck, by bringing the name and number, like St Giles Blue No. 280, to a store that mixes to order. The match will be very close on the wall, though sheen and that signature pigment depth can differ, so always test a sample before committing a whole room.
By brand
How Deep Each Blue Deck Goes
How many blue colors each brand carries, drawn with that deck's own blues from light to dark. Pick your store first, then the color. Every brand equal, no favorites.
Before you sample
More on Farrow & Ball blue paint colors
The Character of Farrow & Ball's Blues
Farrow & Ball's blues are known for depth, not flatness. Each color carries a high load of pigment, so it reads as a real, layered blue rather than a one-note wash. The famous deep tones in this part of the range, like Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), can look almost navy in low light and soften to a dusty slate when the sun hits.
These colors are built to shift with the light, which is the whole point. A cool morning makes them quieter and grayer; a warm lamp at night pulls out the richness. That movement is why a Farrow & Ball blue rarely feels boring on a wall.
Pairing With Trim, Ceilings, and Other Colors
A clean off-white trim keeps these blues looking crisp rather than heavy. Farrow & Ball's own Pointing is a common companion for woodwork because it is warm enough to soften a cool blue without fighting it. For ceilings, a soft white or a paler tint of the wall color keeps the room from feeling top-heavy.
For a coordinating accent, the deeper blues pair naturally with warm neutrals and muted greens, and the brand's Studio Green or a stone-like neutral both work. If you want a tonal look, run a lighter blue like Lulworth Blue (No. 89) on the walls and a darker one like Stiffkey Blue (No. 281) on a door or built-in for contrast that still feels like one family.
Questions people actually ask
Farrow & Ball Blue Paint FAQ
What is the most popular Farrow & Ball blue paint color?
Hague Blue (No. 30) — F&B's most famous deep blue; the AD/Domino dark-room benchmark. Stiffkey Blue and Lulworth Blue round out the short list most people choose from.
How many blue colors does Farrow & Ball offer?
This blue slice of the Farrow & Ball deck has 4 colors: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), St Giles Blue (No. 280), Cook's Blue (No. 237), and Stiffkey Blue (No. 281). The full deck is tightly curated at around 132 colors, and each one has its own number.
Which Farrow & Ball blue is best for a small or dark room?
For a small or low-light room, lean on LRV. Lulworth Blue (No. 89) at LRV 46 bounces back the most light and keeps the space feeling open. If you want the room to feel cozy and deliberately dark instead, Stiffkey Blue (No. 281) at LRV 10 leans into the shadow rather than fighting it.
Why is Farrow & Ball so expensive?
It is a British premium import sold through the brand's own showrooms and authorized stockists, and it runs about $100 or more per gallon, roughly two to three times mainstream paint. You are paying for high pigment depth and colors built to shift with the light. If the price is a barrier, you can color-match the same blue into a cheaper paint.
Can I get a Farrow & Ball blue matched in another brand?
Yes. Every color is mixed to order anyway, so any paint store that tints on demand can match a Farrow & Ball blue into another line, including the featured Kompozit deck. Bring the name and number, like Cook's Blue No. 237, and test a sample, since the match is close but sheen and pigment depth can vary slightly.
Does Farrow & Ball have a Color of the Year?
No. Farrow & Ball openly rejects the Color of the Year idea. Instead the brand releases new colors each year along with trend predictions, so there is no single annual blue to anchor to.
What finish should I use for a Farrow & Ball blue?
Choose the finish after the color. For walls, Estate Emulsion gives a chalky matt look and Modern Emulsion is more washable. For doors, trim, and cabinetry, Estate or Modern Eggshell holds up better, with Dead Flat and Full Gloss available for specialty looks.
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