Blue Ground 210 is a blue paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #A1C5C8, estimated LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Boulevard from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #A1C5C8 · 210
Blue Ground
52%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Ground Technical Profile
HEX Code#A1C5C8
RGB161, 197, 200
Estimated LRV51.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Blue Ground
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Ground
#A1C5C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Ground
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Ground Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Blue Ground — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Ground have?
Blue Ground by Farrow & Ball has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blue Ground from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Ground are Ocean Boulevard by Behr (a close digital match), Shadow Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Wind Blown by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Ground's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Blue Ground?
Blue Ground has a estimated lightness value of 51.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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