PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Farrow & BallHague Bluevs Farrow & BallStiffkey Blue
Why this comparison. F&B’s two famous deep blues; Stiffkey leans inky navy while Hague pulls green-black.
Hague Blue and Stiffkey Blue are close but distinct (ΔE 6.66). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
FARROW & BALL · No. 30
Hague Blue
#2C3E45 · LRV 6
Undertone: blue-green / cool
FARROW & BALL · No. 281
Stiffkey Blue
#384757 · LRV 7
Undertone: blue / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
6.66
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
1
Stiffkey Blue is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Hague Blue: blue-green / cool
Stiffkey Blue: blue / cool
Stiffkey Blue: blue / cool
LRV is essentially equal (6 vs 7) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Hague Blue | Stiffkey Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Farrow & Ball |
| SKU | No. 30 | No. 281 |
| Hex | #2C3E45 | #384757 |
| RGB | 44, 62, 69 | 56, 71, 87 |
| LRV | 6 | 7 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool | blue / cool |
| Family | Teal | Blue |
When to pick which
PICK HAGUE BLUE
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
PICK STIFFKEY BLUE
Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
Kompozit alternatives
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