Green Blue 84 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #ADBDB2, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #ADBDB2 · 84
Green Blue
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Green Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#ADBDB2
RGB173, 189, 178
Estimated LRV48.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#ACBDB1
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#AABAB0
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April Thicket
Valspar
#ABBEB4
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Quietude
Sherwin-Williams
#ADBBB2
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#B2C2B6
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#AEBCAE
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#B3C3B9
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#B3C4BA
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Colors That Work With Green Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Blue
#ADBDB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Green Blue 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Green Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Blue are Rainsong by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Zen by Behr (a close digital match), April Thicket by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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