Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red

No. 217

Rectory Red is a deep, warm red with muted brown undertones that give it a dense, grounded appearance. An LRV of 33.3 means it absorbs more light than it reflects, reading darker and more enclosed on large surfaces. It is typically used on accent walls, dining rooms, or libraries where controlled light is expected.

The color sits firmly in the traditional red range without leaning purple or orange. It combines cleanly with Farrow & Ball neutrals such as Clunch and Pointing, while darker contrasts like Hague Blue or Studio Green reinforce its depth. Related earth tones like Red Earth create a cohesive, low-contrast palette.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 217

Rectory Red 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 Rectory Red under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Rectory Red under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

353°

Red Family

Lightness

44%

Medium

Saturation

43%

Moderate

LRV

33.3

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

#9F404B

RGB Decimal

159, 64, 75

RGB Percent

62.4%, 25.1%, 29.4%

HSL

353.1, 42.6%, 43.7%

HSV

353.1, 59.7%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.7%, 52.8%, 37.6%

YIQ

93.7, 53.1, 23.5

XYZ

17.40, 11.55, 7.97

CIE Lab

40.48, 40.44, 13.73

CIE Luv

40.48, 66.67, 8.48

Hunter Lab

33.98, 34.83, 8.71

Decimal

10436683

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Rectory Red Luxurious Red Rushing Red Lovestruck

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Rectory Red Vibrant Blush Doric Pink Pink Eraser

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Rectory Red Thermal Spring Bubble Turquoise Coastal Paradise

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Rectory Red Pale Cordovan Pre-Dawn Sky Crushed Oregano

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Rectory Red Pre-Dawn Sky Grape Juice Cosmic Berry

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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