ColorplanBerrington Blue
No.14 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 27 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Berrington Blue (No.14) is a deep blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 27. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Hemlock (719) and Behr Dragonfly (PPU12-03). For trim, try Cabbage White (No.269).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 27.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7A9396 |
| RGB | 122, 147, 150 |
| HSL | 186°, 12%, 53% |
About Berrington Blue
Berrington Blue (No.14) is a deep, muted blue from Farrow & Ball that leans green. With an LRV of 27, Berrington Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Berrington Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Oval Room Blue (No.85), it's darker and cooler.
How Berrington Blue changes with the light
Berrington Blue has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Berrington Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Berrington Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Berrington Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Berrington Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Berrington Blue in real homes
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Berrington Blue equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Province Blue (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Daphne (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
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Berrington Blue questions
What undertone does Berrington Blue have?
Berrington Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Berrington Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Berrington Blue a light or dark color?
Berrington Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 27.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 27, Berrington Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Berrington Blue in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Hemlock 719 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue SW 6242 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Behr: Dragonfly PPU12-03 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Berrington Blue?
Try Cabbage White (No.269) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Berrington Blue's undertone.
Where does Berrington Blue work best?
Berrington Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 27, Berrington Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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