Lulworth Blue 89 is a blue paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #A1B8CA, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #A1B8CA · 89
Lulworth Blue
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lulworth Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#A1B8CA
RGB161, 184, 202
Estimated LRV46.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#A2BACB
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#9FB6C6
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#9BB5C8
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#A5B8C6
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#A1BAD1
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Colors That Work With Lulworth Blue
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lulworth Blue
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Lulworth Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lulworth Blue are Always Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Always Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Heavenly Blue by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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