Farrow & Ball

Romesco

No. CB4

Romesco is a strong, warm red with noticeable brown undertones that pull it toward brick and clay rather than pure crimson. At hex #BA4845 and an LRV of 37.7, it absorbs more light than it reflects and will read as a saturated, assertive color on walls. It is most commonly used in dining rooms, feature walls, and smaller rooms where a strong color statement is appropriate.

Farrow & Ball shades like Hague Blue and Inchyra Blue provide cool contrast, while Shaded White and Slipper Satin lighten the overall scheme without clashing.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. CB4

Romesco 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 Romesco under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

2°

Red Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

46%

Moderate

LRV

37.7
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
#BA4845
RGB Decimal
186, 72, 69
RGB Percent
72.9%, 28.2%, 27.1%
HSL
1.5, 45.9%, 50.0%
HSV
1.5, 62.9%, 72.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 61.3%, 62.9%, 27.1%
YIQ
105.7, 68.9, 23.1
XYZ
23.64, 15.50, 7.38
CIE Lab
46.32, 45.84, 25.91
CIE Luv
46.32, 85.46, 19.86
Hunter Lab
39.37, 41.64, 15.52
Decimal
12208197

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel