Railings No. 31 is a sophisticated paint color by Farrow & Ball, known for its rich, deep tone that lies between soft black and a dark, inky blue. This hue offers a versatile alternative to traditional black, making it particularly well-suited for various applications.
More blue than black, Railings provides a softer appearance compared to pure black shades. Its subtle blue undertones can transform spaces into dramatic and enveloping environments.
What color is Railings (31)?
Railings (31) color belongs to the Black Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Railings (31) is #45494C, and the RGB color code is RGB(69, 73, 76).
In the RGB color model, Railings (31) has a red value of 69, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 76. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.2% cyan, 3.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 70.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 4.8 % saturation, and 28.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Railings (31) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 9.2 % saturation and 29.8 % brightness/value.
Railings (31) is cool or warm?
The color Railings (31) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Railings (31)?
Railings (31) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a dark color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
Railings (31)
Light Color
Compare LRV 7 of Railings (31) with dark and light Color
LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space.
Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 7 puts Farrow & Ball Railings (31) paint color in the
darker category.
- Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
- Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Railings (31) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
CMYK
HSL
HSL(205.71deg, 4.8 %, 28.4 %)
RYB
HSV/HSB
HWB
H: 205.71°
W: 27.06 %
B: 70.20 %
XYZ
X : 6.14
Y : 6.55
Z : 7.78
YXY
Y1 : 6.55
X : 0.3
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 72.94%
M : 71.37%
Y : 70.20%
LRV
Munsell Color System
CIE-Lab
L : 30.76
A : -0.94
B : -2.36
CIE-Lch
L : 30.76
C : 2.54
H : 248.36
CIE-Luv
L : 30.76
U : -2.22
V : -2.71
Hunter-Lab
L : 25.6
A : -1.97
B : -0.1
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
RAL Classic
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Color Combinations
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Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.
Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Farrow & Ball Railings (31) - #45494C Color Images and Patterns
