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Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue

No. 281 · #4A5B6B · LRV 10

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Yankee Doodle is a 97% match

Stiffkey Blue (No. 281) is a deep blue from Farrow & Ball with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Yankee Doodle (97% match).

Compare Stiffkey Blue with other brands

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LRV

10 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

No. 281

HEX

#4A5B6B

RGB

74, 91, 107

HSL

209°, 18%, 35%

Family

Blues

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Stiffkey Blue FAQ

What undertone does Stiffkey Blue have?

Stiffkey Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Stiffkey Blue?

Stiffkey Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Stiffkey Blue in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Yankee Doodle (DET578), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Van Deusen Blue (HC-156), 96%; Behr: English Channel (PPU14-19), 95%; Valspar: Dark Night (4003-4C), 93%; PPG: Goblin (PPG1040-7), 93%; Glidden: Goblin (PPG1040-7), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Mineral Gray (SW 2740), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bunglehouse Blue (HGSW0048), 91%. 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 Stiffkey Blue?

The HEX code of Stiffkey Blue (No. 281) is #4A5B6B, RGB 74, 91, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.