Oval Room Blue 85 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #8B9D9B, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #8B9D9B · 85
Oval Room Blue
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Oval Room Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B9D9B
RGB139, 157, 155
Estimated LRV32.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Grass Field
PPG
#8A9C9B
Close digital match
Provence Blue
Behr
#8B9C9B
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Café Blue
Valspar
#8B9C9B
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Atmospheric
Benjamin Moore
#899E9B
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Delft
Sherwin-Williams
#8B9FA0
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Neutraled Blue
Dutch Boy
#8B9FA0
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Singing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
#8E9C98
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June Gloom
Kilz
#869B97
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North Beach Blue
Vista Paint
#859C9C
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Colors That Work With Oval Room Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Provence Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Café Blue by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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