Green Blue by Farrow & Ball paint color
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Green Blue

49%LRV Value
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Green Blue 84 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #ADBDB2, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rainsong from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Green Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#ADBDB2
RGB173, 189, 178
LRV48.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball

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Green Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Green Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Farrow & BallGreen Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRainsong

Rainsong

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Zen

Behr

Nearly identical

April Thicket

Valspar

Nearly identical

Quietude

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pleasant Valley

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Statue Green

Kilz

Nearly identical

Fair Maiden

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Aquamarine Dream

PPG

Nearly identical

Lighthouse View

Vista Paint

Very similar

Morning Dew

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Water .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Green Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Green Blue

#ADBDB2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85ADA6

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Green Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Silvermist

Complement

Velvet Dawn

Green Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Beverly

Pop

Yeabridge Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Wine Dark

Pop

Rangwali

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Stiffkey Blue

Pop

Rangwali

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Farrow & Ball Colors

Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Green Blue.

Light Blue

Farrow & Ball · 22

#B8BCB5

Whirlybird

Farrow & Ball · 309

#ADBDA3

Lamp Room Gray

Farrow & Ball · 88

#B2B1A9

Vert de Terre

Farrow & Ball · 234

#BABBA5

Blue Gray

Farrow & Ball · 91

#B4B4A3

Mizzle

Farrow & Ball · 266

#C0C2B3

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Green Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Green Blue have?
Green Blue by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Green Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Blue are Rainsong by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Zen by Behr (a near-identical match), April Thicket by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Green Blue'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 Green Blue?
Green Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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