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Farrow & Ball De Nimes (No.299)

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HEX

#7B8D93

RGB

123, 141, 147

LRV

22

Code

No.299

Overview

Farrow & Ball De Nimes (No.299) is a cool blue paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22. Medium-dark — adds depth and warmth, great for accent walls. This best-selling shade works beautifully in dining room and bedroom settings and pairs well with Coastal design styles.

Color Specifications

  • HEX code: #7B8D93 | RGB: 123, 141, 147
  • Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 22 — Medium-dark — adds depth and warmth, great for accent walls
  • Undertone: Cool — creates a crisp, clean feel
  • Color family: Blue
  • Best for: dining room, bedroom, accent wall, bathroom
  • Design styles: Coastal, Nautical, Traditional

Why Choose This Color

  • De Nimes is one of the most searched Farrow & Ball colors for interior and exterior projects
  • With an LRV of 22, it absorbs light, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere
  • The cool undertone makes it refreshing and modern in south-facing rooms
  • Interior designers frequently recommend De Nimes for Coastal and Nautical aesthetics

How to Use This Color

  1. 1Test De Nimes with a sample pot or peel-and-stick swatch before committing — colors look different under various lighting
  2. 2Observe the sample at different times of day: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm light), and evening (artificial light)
  3. 3Consider the room's orientation: north-facing rooms make colors appear cooler, south-facing rooms warmer
  4. 4Pair with a lighter ceiling color to balance the depth
  5. 5For the best coverage, use Farrow & Ball's recommended primer and apply 2 coats

Tags

farrow-ballbluecoollrv-22dining-roombedroomaccent-wallbathroomcoastalnauticaltraditional

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Frequently Asked Questions

Farrow & Ball De Nimes (No.299) is a cool blue paint color with an LRV of 22. It's one of the brand's best-selling colors, ideal for dining room and bedroom spaces.