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Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath (No.229)

Best Sellergreige

HEX

#C0B8AB

RGB

192, 184, 171

LRV

53

Code

No.229

Overview

Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath (No.229) is a neutral greige paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53. Medium — balanced between light and dark, versatile choice. This best-selling shade works beautifully in living room and dining room settings and pairs well with Modern Farmhouse design styles.

Color Specifications

  • HEX code: #C0B8AB | RGB: 192, 184, 171
  • Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 53 — Medium — balanced between light and dark, versatile choice
  • Undertone: Neutral — balanced, works with warm and cool accents
  • Color family: Greige
  • Best for: living room, dining room, bedroom
  • Design styles: Modern Farmhouse, Scandinavian, Transitional

Why Choose This Color

  • Elephant's Breath is one of the most searched Farrow & Ball colors for interior and exterior projects
  • With an LRV of 53, it reflects significant light, making spaces feel larger
  • The neutral undertone makes it adaptable to any lighting condition
  • Interior designers frequently recommend Elephant's Breath for Modern Farmhouse and Scandinavian aesthetics

How to Use This Color

  1. 1Test Elephant's Breath 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 darker trim color for contrast
  5. 5For the best coverage, use Farrow & Ball's recommended primer and apply 2 coats

Tags

farrow-ballgreigeneutrallrv-53living-roomdining-roombedroommodern-farmhousescandinaviantransitional

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Frequently Asked Questions

Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath (No.229) is a neutral greige paint color with an LRV of 53. It's one of the brand's best-selling colors, ideal for living room and dining room spaces.