PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Farrow & BallDe Nimesvs Farrow & BallOval Room Blue
Why this comparison. Two muted F&B blues; Oval Room Blue is greener and more vintage.
De Nimes and Oval Room Blue are very close (ΔE 2.36). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
FARROW & BALL · No. 299
De Nimes
#7C8C8E · LRV 22
Undertone: blue-green / cool
FARROW & BALL · No. 85
Oval Room Blue
#7A8B89 · LRV 23
Undertone: blue-green / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.36
Very close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
1
Oval Room Blue is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
De Nimes: blue-green / cool
Oval Room Blue: blue-green / cool
Oval Room Blue: blue-green / cool
LRV is essentially equal (22 vs 23) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | De Nimes | Oval Room Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Farrow & Ball |
| SKU | No. 299 | No. 85 |
| Hex | #7C8C8E | #7A8B89 |
| RGB | 124, 140, 142 | 122, 139, 137 |
| LRV | 22 | 23 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal | Teal |
When to pick which
PICK DE NIMES
Farrow & Ball De Nimes
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
PICK OVAL ROOM BLUE
Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
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