De Nimes
No. 299 · #748284 · LRV 21 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3De Nimes21
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is De Nimes, Really?
De Nimes reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Farrow & Ball No. 299 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for De Nimes
De Nimes works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes De Nimes
With an LRV of 21, De Nimes is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about De Nimes are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Farrow & Ball No. 299 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | PortsmouthSW 9644 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.3 | 22 | Color page → |
| Behr | IntergalacticN450-5 · Behr | 2.6 | 21 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Smokestack Gray2131-40 · Benjamin Moore | 1.6 | 23 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Northern Juniper5001-4B · Valspar | 3.8 | 21.4 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Blue Forest90GG 21/076 · Glidden | 2.5 | 21 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Industrialized434-5DB · Dutch Boy | 4.5 | 21 | Color page → |
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
The nearest shades to De Nimes within Farrow & Ball's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #748284 in HSL space. Pair De Nimes with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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