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Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue

No. 281 · #4A5B6B · LRV ~10

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Yankee Doodle (~97% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Stiffkey Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

10 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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