Farrow & Ball

Hopper Head

No. 305

Hopper Head by Farrow & Ball is a dark charcoal gray with cool blue undertones, registering at #505456. It sits in the deeper end of the gray spectrum without being a true black, which gives it a slightly softer visual weight. The LRV of 32.7 means it absorbs a significant amount of light, making it practical for accent walls, exterior woodwork, and cabinetry where contrast is needed.

It pairs well with lighter tones such as Ammonite, Strong White, Worsted, and Parma Gray to balance its depth.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 305

Hopper Head in Real Homes (19 Photos)

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Hopper Head 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 Hopper Head under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Hopper Head under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

200°

Cyan Family

Lightness

33%

Dark

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

32.7

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

#505456

RGB Decimal

80, 84, 86

RGB Percent

31.4%, 32.9%, 33.7%

HSL

200.0, 3.6%, 32.5%

HSV

200.0, 7.0%, 33.7%

CMYK

7.0%, 2.3%, 0.0%, 66.3%

YIQ

83.0, -3.0, -0.2

XYZ

8.16, 8.72, 10.06

CIE Lab

35.44, -1.15, -1.72

CIE Luv

35.44, -2.24, -2.00

Hunter Lab

29.53, -0.80, -1.23

Decimal

5264470

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Hopper Head Graphite Black Panther Black Heron

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Hopper Head Deco Gray Dark Pewter Gosling Gray

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Hopper Head Off Broadway Black Beauty Tattered Teddy

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Hopper Head Downing Street Mediterranean Teal Super Nova

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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