Oval Room Blue 85 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #8B9D9B, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Grass Field from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B9D9B · 85
Oval Room Blue
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oval Room Blue Technical Profile
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Oval Room Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oval Room 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 & BallOval Room Blue
Nearly identical
PPGBlue Grass Field
Blue Grass Field
PPG
Nearly identical
Provence Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Café Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Atmospheric
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Delft
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Neutraled Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Singing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
June Gloom
Kilz
Nearly identical
North Beach Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Galway Bay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oval Room Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oval Room Blue
#8B9D9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oval Room Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oval Room 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 Oval Room Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oval Room Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oval Room Blue have?
Oval Room 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 Oval Room Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oval Room Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oval Room Blue are Blue Grass Field by PPG (a near-identical match), Provence Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Café Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oval Room 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 Oval Room Blue?
Oval Room Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oval Room Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.