Farrow & Ball

Worsted

No. 284

Worsted is a mid-tone neutral gray from Farrow & Ball that carries a subtle warm undertone leaning slightly toward taupe. Its hex value is #A09C97 and it has an LRV of 61.4, which places it in the moderate-brightness range -- enough to keep a room feeling open without washing out in strong light. It works on both walls and trim and reads consistently across different lighting conditions.

Worsted pairs naturally with Farrow & Ball colors like Ammonite, Cornforth White, Purbeck Stone, Strong White, and Pavilion Gray in tonal gray schemes.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 284

Worsted in Real Homes (36 Photos)

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Worsted in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Worsted under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

33°

Orange Family

Lightness

61%

Medium

Saturation

5%

Near Neutral

LRV

61.4
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Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#A09C97
RGB Decimal
160, 156, 151
RGB Percent
62.7%, 61.2%, 59.2%
HSL
33.3, 4.5%, 61.0%
HSV
33.3, 5.6%, 62.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 2.5%, 5.6%, 37.3%
YIQ
156.6, 4.0, -0.7
XYZ
31.97, 33.48, 34.06
CIE Lab
64.55, 0.53, 3.12
CIE Luv
64.55, 2.61, 4.36
Hunter Lab
57.87, 0.46, 2.67
Decimal
10525847

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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