Farrow & Ball Calamine (No.230)
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HEX
#E0B0A8
RGB
224, 176, 168
LRV
40
Code
No.230
Overview
Farrow & Ball Calamine (No.230) is a pink paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40. Medium-light — versatile for most rooms. This versatile shade works beautifully in living room and bedroom settings and pairs well with Transitional design styles.
Color Specifications
- HEX code: #E0B0A8 | RGB: 224, 176, 168
- Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 40 — Medium-light — versatile for most rooms
- Undertone: Warm red
- Color family: Pink
- Best for: living room, bedroom, dining room
- Design styles: Transitional, Contemporary, Farmhouse
Why Choose This Color
- Calamine is a popular Farrow & Ball colors for interior and exterior projects
- With an LRV of 40, it provides balanced light reflection
- The warm red undertone makes it versatile for various design styles
- Designers frequently recommend Calamine for Transitional aesthetics
How to Use This Color
- 1Test Calamine with a sample swatch — colors shift under different lighting
- 2Observe at different times: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm), evening (artificial)
- 3North-facing rooms appear cooler, south-facing warmer — plan accordingly
- 4Pair with darker trim for contrast
- 5Use Farrow & Ball's recommended primer and apply 2 coats for best coverage
Tags
farrow-and-ballpinkwarm-redlrv-40living-roombedroomdining-room
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PopularFrequently Asked Questions
Farrow & Ball Calamine (No.230) is a pink paint color with an LRV of 40, ideal for living room and bedroom spaces.