Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue

No. 281

Stiffkey Blue is a deep navy with cool blue-gray undertones and a noticeably muted base. With an LRV of 34.7, it reflects limited light and reads richer in shaded or artificial lighting. The hue avoids strong saturation, which keeps it from appearing overly bold for cabinetry or feature walls.

Its undertone structure places it closer to blue-gray than classic navy. It pairs cleanly with Farrow & Ball whites such as All White and Wimborne White, while warmer neutrals like Joa’s White soften the contrast. Deeper companions such as Hague Blue or olive-leaning greens create a darker, layered scheme.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 281

Stiffkey Blue in Real Homes (42 Photos)

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Stiffkey Blue in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

209°

Cyan Family

Lightness

36%

Dark

Saturation

18%

Muted

LRV

34.7
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#4A5B6B
RGB Decimal
74, 91, 107
RGB Percent
29.0%, 35.7%, 42.0%
HSL
209.1, 18.2%, 35.5%
HSV
209.1, 30.8%, 42.0%
CMYK
30.8%, 15.0%, 0.0%, 58.0%
YIQ
87.7, -15.3, 1.4
XYZ
9.22, 10.00, 15.35
CIE Lab
37.84, -2.35, -11.27
CIE Luv
37.84, -8.95, -14.72
Hunter Lab
31.62, -1.66, -9.08
Decimal
4873067

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