St Giles Blue 280 is a blue paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #599EC4, estimated LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jacaranda from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #599EC4 · 280
St Giles Blue
31%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
St Giles Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#599EC4
RGB89, 158, 196
Estimated LRV30.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#5A9EC0
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#4A9CC7
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Colors That Work With St Giles Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
St Giles Blue
#599EC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C84B6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for St Giles Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
St Giles Blue Room Palettes
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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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St Giles Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does St Giles Blue have?
St Giles Blue by Farrow & Ball has a cool (blue) 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 St Giles Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to St Giles Blue are Jacaranda by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Bonaventure by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Rolling Sea by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting St Giles 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 St Giles Blue?
St Giles Blue has a estimated lightness value of 30.6, 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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