Farrow & Ball

Dimpse

No. 277

Dimpse is a cool, light grey with neutral undertones that keep it from leaning noticeably blue or green. With an LRV of 83.1, it reflects a significant amount of light, reading almost as a tinted white in bright conditions while showing more definite grey character in lower light. It works well across large surfaces in bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens where a clean but not stark backdrop is needed.

Ammonite or Blackened pair closely for a tonal grey scheme, and Pale Powder adds a subtle cool shift. For stronger definition, Railings or Down Pipe on trim or joinery provide clear contrast.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 277

Dimpse in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Dimpse under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Dimpse under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

60°

Yellow Family

Lightness

83%

Light

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

83.1

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#D4D4D2

RGB Decimal

212, 212, 210

RGB Percent

83.1%, 83.1%, 82.4%

HSL

60.0, 2.3%, 82.7%

HSV

60.0, 0.9%, 83.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.0%, 0.9%, 16.9%

YIQ

211.8, 0.6, -0.6

XYZ

62.33, 65.74, 70.38

CIE Lab

84.86, -0.36, 0.98

CIE Luv

84.86, 0.11, 1.54

Hunter Lab

81.08, -0.35, 0.95

Decimal

13948114

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Dimpse Gray Clouds Anonymous Porcelain Shale

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Dimpse Teapot Ambience White Nimbus Cloud

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Dimpse Moondance Amethyst Haze Polar White

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Dimpse Polar Star Spatial White Reflection

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Slip

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London Calling

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Curio

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