What color is Eddy? Eddy No. 301 by Farrow & Ball is a calm, muted gray-green with a delicate, earthy feel. Inspired by the natural world, this gentle sage tone provides a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 301 |
| HEX Code | #caccba |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 58.56 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Green |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray, Yellow |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South-facing, East-facing |
| Best For | Kitchens, garden rooms, hallways, mudrooms, exterior woodwork |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This soft green hue applied to shaker cabinetry, paired with honed Carrara marble and polished nickel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright overhead skylight mixed with crisp northern exposure.
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball School House White
- Key Materials:Honed Carrara marble, polished nickel, white oak
- Hardware Finishes:Polished nickel cup pulls
- Cabinetry Color:Farrow & Ball Eddy
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Concept board: A tranquil green shade tested under dappled sunlight alongside reclaimed brick and blackened steel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dappled sunlight filtering through mature trees outside.
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Shadow White
- Key Materials:Reclaimed brick, natural linen, blackened steel
- Botanicals:Potted olive tree, ferns
- Vibe:Earthy and connected to nature
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Color test: A muted green neutral applied to hallway walls, illuminated by narrow directional transom light.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Narrow, directional light from a front door transom window.
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth
- Key Materials:Checkerboard marble floor, sisal runner, aged brass lighting
- Accent Color:Farrow & Ball Treron
- Architectural Style:Traditional Georgian
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Digital color board: This earthy green tone enveloping beadboard walls and cabinetry under cool, indirect light.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Cool, indirect light from a single small window.
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Shaded White
- Key Materials:Slate flagstone, beadboard, woven baskets
- Hardware Finishes:Cast iron hooks
- Styling Pro Tips:Color drench the beadboard for durability
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Architectural visualization: A gentle green hue used on exterior window frames and doors under direct afternoon sunlight.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Direct afternoon sunlight, casting strong, crisp architectural shadows.
- Facade Color:Farrow & Ball Old White
- Key Materials:Roughcast render, weathered zinc, climbing ivy
- Architectural Style:Cottage facade
- Hardware Finishes:Aged bronze letterbox
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Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Eddy in real rooms.South-Facing Historic Salon
"Direct southern light activates Eddy's gentle herbal undertone, producing an authentic historic backdrop that frames ornate gilded elements and perimeter wainscoting with classic elegance."
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