Lulworth Blue 89 is a blue paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #A1B8CA, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Always Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A1B8CA · 89
Lulworth Blue
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lulworth Blue Technical Profile
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Lulworth Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lulworth 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 & BallLulworth Blue
Nearly identical
PPGAlways Blue
Always Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Country Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Glace Bay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Palisade Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ridge View
Behr
Nearly identical
Grand Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lovebird Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Faded Flaxflower
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Pot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water Splash
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lulworth Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lulworth Blue
#A1B8CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8587AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lulworth Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lulworth 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Lulworth Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lulworth Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lulworth Blue have?
Lulworth Blue by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lulworth Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lulworth Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lulworth Blue are Always Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Always Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Heavenly Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lulworth 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 Lulworth Blue?
Lulworth Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.1, 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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Why Lulworth Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.