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Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue
No. 237 · #6B8FB3 · LRV ~26
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Genteel Blue (~99% proximity)Cook's Blue (No. 237) is a dark blue from Farrow & Ball, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Genteel Blue (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Cook's Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
26 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
No. 237
HEX
#6B8FB3
RGB
107, 143, 179
HSL
210°, 32%, 56%
Family
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Cook's Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Cook's Blue?
Cook's Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Cook's Blue in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Genteel Blue (DET589), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mariner's Tale (CC-876), ~97% proximity; Behr: Cowgirl Blue (M530-5), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (SW 6809), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (HGSW6809), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Splendid Blue (4004-6A), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Blue Promise (PPG1161-4), ~90% proximity; PPG: Blue Promise (PPG1161-4), ~90% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Cook's Blue?
The HEX code of Cook's Blue (No. 237) is #6B8FB3, RGB 107, 143, 179. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.