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Farrow & Ball Selvedge

No. 306 · #7C8F96 · LRV 26.1

Compare with other brands: Valspar Cottage Door is a 98% match

Selvedge (No. 306) is a dark blue from Farrow & Ball with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 26.1 (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 Valspar Cottage Door (98% match).

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LRV

26.1 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

No. 306

HEX

#7C8F96

RGB

124, 143, 150

HSL

196°, 11%, 54%

Family

Blues

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Selvedge FAQ

What undertone does Selvedge have?

Selvedge is a dark blue with a moderate blue-green undertone. 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 Selvedge?

Selvedge has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.1 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 Selvedge in other brands?

Valspar: Cottage Door (8004-38E), 98%; PPG: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), 97%; Glidden: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Chiswell Blue (CW-660), 96%; Behr: Dark Storm Cloud (740F-4), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Blue (DET560), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Whirlpool (SW 9135), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Whirlpool (HGSW9135), 95%. 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 Selvedge?

The HEX code of Selvedge (No. 306) is #7C8F96, RGB 124, 143, 150. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.