Farrow & Ball
Stiffkey Blue No. 281
Stiffkey Blue by Farrow & Ball
Stiffkey Blue (No. 281) is a dark color that reads cool, with a blue tendency on screen, with an estimated LRV of 6.8. It works well for accent walls, front doors, cabinets and rooms with plenty of light.
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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.
Stiffkey Blue equivalents from other brands
The closest color from each brand, measured as perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Below 2 is hard to see, above 5 is clearly different.
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Colors that go with Stiffkey Blue
Stiffkey Blue is closest to charcoal grey. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:
FAQ
What is the LRV of Stiffkey Blue?
Estimated from its screen color, Stiffkey Blue has an LRV of about 6.8. Farrow & Ball publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.
Is Stiffkey Blue warm or cool?
On screen, Stiffkey Blue reads cool, with a blue tendency. Undertones shift with light, so test a sample on two walls and look at it in the morning and evening.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Stiffkey Blue?
The closest Sherwin-Williams color in our catalog is In the Navy (SW 9178), with a color difference of 4.4 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.
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