Farrow & Ball • 211

Stony Ground

Name: Farrow & Ball Stony Ground 211
Brand: Farrow & Ball

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Stony Ground remains a staple for Farrow & Ball designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 29 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#cec1ad

LRV

54.29

Light Reflectance Value

54.29

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Stony Ground in Real Rooms

Stony Ground has a medium-high LRV of 54.29 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.

8 Bedroom Photos

For guest bedrooms, Stony Ground is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.

Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 bedroom

@at_home_with_the_tinsleys

9 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Stony Ground is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 living room

@_theoldforge

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On kitchen cabinets, Stony Ground adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.

Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 kitchen cabinets

@upvcnorthwest

Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 kitchen cabinets

@yorkshiretownhouse

Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 kitchen cabinets

@yorkshiretownhouse

4 Bathroom Photos

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Stony Ground holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 bathroom

@lyds.homerepair.decorating

Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 bathroom

@gewoon_moon

Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 bathroom

@gewoon_moon

Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 bathroom

@_homeofvictoria

1 House Photo

Stony Ground on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 exterior

@greystone_orchard_reno

1 Front Door Photo

Choosing Stony Ground for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

Farrow and Ball Stony Ground 211 front door

@boltholebythebay

3 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Stony Ground adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.