St Giles Blue 280 is a blue paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #599EC4, 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.
Ref. #599EC4 · 280
St Giles Blue
31%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
St Giles Blue Technical Profile
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St Giles Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to St Giles 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 & BallSt Giles Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsJacaranda
Jacaranda
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rolling Sea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hidden Harbor Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Mountain Bluebird
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hemisphere
Behr
Very similar
Blue Morning Glory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lake Tahoe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Serene Stream
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With St Giles Blue
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
Pure 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
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 St Giles 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample St Giles Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match St Giles Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to St Giles Blue are Jacaranda by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Bonaventure by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rolling Sea by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why St Giles Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.