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Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue

No. 237 · #6B8FB3 · LRV 26

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Genteel Blue is a 99% match

Cook's Blue (No. 237) is a dark blue from Farrow & Ball. Its LRV is about 26 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Genteel Blue (99% match).

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LRV

26 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

No. 237

HEX

#6B8FB3

RGB

107, 143, 179

HSL

210°, 32%, 56%

Family

Blues

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Cook's Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Cook's Blue?

Cook's Blue has an 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.

What is the closest match to Cook's Blue in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Genteel Blue (DET589), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Mariner's Tale (CC-876), 97%; Behr: Cowgirl Blue (M530-5), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (SW 6809), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (HGSW6809), 93%; Valspar: Splendid Blue (4004-6A), 92%; Glidden: Blue Promise (PPG1161-4), 90%; PPG: Blue Promise (PPG1161-4), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.