Stiffkey Blue
At first glance, Stiffkey Blue belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 10 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#4d5b6aLRV
10.00
Stiffkey Blue in Rooms
Follow Stiffkey Blue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 125 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
41 Living Room Photos
Stiffkey Blue (281) can change noticeably under the movement from window light to lamplight. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 living room fireplace
@barnesandmoss
17 Bedroom Photos
Stiffkey Blue (281) can change noticeably under gentle morning light and low evening lamps. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 bedroom
@riverapartment
8 Bathroom Photos
The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let window light, mirrors and focused task lighting and tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures guide the final sample decision.
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 bathroom
@stowflat
18 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The repetition of doors, drawers and shadow lines can draw different notes from Stiffkey Blue (281). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 kitchen cabinets
@themiddleterrace
7 Front Door Photos
Stiffkey Blue (281) brings its blue character into a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 front door
@the_burgess_group
3 House Photos
3 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Stiffkey Blue (281) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 exterior
@studiotoop
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 exterior
@rdppaintersanddecorators
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 exterior
@thecopperspoon
26 Misc Photos
The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms and a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes guide the final sample decision.
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 painted storage
@barnesandmoss
1 Kitchen Photo
These 1 kitchen image show how Stiffkey Blue (281) can sit beside stone, timber, tile and metal finishes. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 kitchen
@jonospink
3 Home Office Photos
In a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, the most interesting quality of Stiffkey Blue (281) may be the way it responds to wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 home office
@mylovelyhouseideas
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 home office
@mylovelyhouseideas
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 home office
@atnumbersixteen_
1 Dining Room Photo
The room’s change from everyday meals to evening occasions can draw different notes from Stiffkey Blue (281). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue 281 dining room
@de_drye_kaasen
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 13 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 63 vs 10, Stirabout is decisively the brighter choice.
Shadow White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 10), opening up a space where Stiffkey Blue encloses it.
At LRV 64 vs 10, Shaded White is decisively the brighter choice.
Dimity reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 10), opening up a space where Stiffkey Blue encloses it.