Bone by Farrow & Ball is a soft, stony gray-beige with a touch of green. Named after the color of bones found in nature, it creates a timeless, traditional look that feels incredibly light and spacious.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 15 |
| HEX Code | #c6c0aa |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 54.93 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Beige |
| Hidden Undertones | Green, Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Hallways, living rooms, kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, trim |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This subtle greige hue applied to corridor walls, complementing an unlacquered brass pendant and white oak floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft morning light
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball School House White
- Key Materials:White oak, jute
- Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
- Architectural Style:Transitional
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Concept board: A warm earthy tone coating the walls, contrasting beautifully with heavy linen upholstery and walnut herringbone parquet.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm afternoon sun
- Coordinating Colors:Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin
- Key Materials:Linen, walnut wood
- Flooring:Herringbone parquet
- Vibe:Earthy elegance
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Material study: A soft stone color applied to shaker cabinetry, illuminated by bright diffused daylight alongside aged bronze hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright diffused daylight
- Cabinetry Style:Shaker
- Countertops:Calacatta marble
- Hardware Finishes:Aged bronze
- Styling Pro Tips:Incorporate wooden cutting boards
Color test: A muted earthy shade on vertical shiplap, paired with a concrete floor and matte black wall-mounted fixtures.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Filtered natural light
- Wall Treatment:Vertical shiplap
- Key Materials:Zellige tiles, matte black
- Plumbing Fixtures:Matte black wall-mounted
- Architectural Style:Organic Modern
Digital material board: This warm beige applied to extensive crown molding and baseboards, framing a large paneled window.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Direct sunlight
- Wall Color:Farrow & Ball Wimborne White
- Architectural Details:Crown molding and baseboards
- Flooring:Reclaimed pine
- Vibe:Heritage contrast
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Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Bone in real rooms.North-Facing Reception Parlor
"The paint's stony, warm-yellow foundation softens cool northern exposure while establishing a cohesive architectural dialogue with the honey parquet and fruitwood antiques."
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