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Farrow & Ball

Ultra Marine Blue

No. W29

Ultra Marine Blue by Farrow & Ball is a medium-toned blue with a subtle gray undertone that softens it and prevents it from reading too saturated. It has an LRV of 45, which places it at a moderate brightness level, absorbing enough light to feel substantial on a wall without darkening a room significantly. Its cool temperature makes it a reasonable option for studies, bedrooms, and bathrooms.

It sits well against crisp whites and warm neutrals alike. Compatible Farrow & Ball shades include All White, Strong White, Skylight, Cornforth White, and Light Blue.
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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. W29

Ultra Marine Blue 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 Ultra Marine Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

212°

Blue Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

45.0
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
#57779B
RGB Decimal
87, 119, 155
RGB Percent
34.1%, 46.7%, 60.8%
HSL
211.8, 28.1%, 47.5%
HSV
211.8, 43.9%, 60.8%
CMYK
43.9%, 23.2%, 0.0%, 39.2%
YIQ
113.5, -30.7, 4.5
XYZ
16.44, 17.59, 33.54
CIE Lab
48.99, -1.53, -23.02
CIE Luv
48.99, -16.01, -33.60
Hunter Lab
41.94, -1.19, -22.06
Decimal
5732251

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Ultra Marine BlueRevel BlueAdmiral BlueInked

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Ultra Marine BlueBlue MarbleBrush StrokeStratosphere

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Ultra Marine BlueCardboardNorthwood BrownPraline

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Ultra Marine BlueScandinavian BlueBali BlissClematis

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Ultra Marine BlueScandinavian BlueJust A FairytaleClematis

Closest Paint Matches

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

Farrow & Ball

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Glidden

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Peyton

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Glidden

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Sherwin Williams

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