De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
No. 299
De Nimes is a soft blue with gray undertones, named after the workwear cloth of Nîmes, the fabric that gave denim its name. That everyday quality is the point: it reads as a lived-in, unfussy blue rather than a statement color. Designers use it heavily on kitchen cabinetry and in studies, where it pairs easily with stone-colored neutrals, warm whites, and unlacquered brass.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Foggy Day SW 6235 (#727C7F) · Downing Slate SW 2819 (#777F86) · Blustery Sky SW 9140 (#6F848C)
Benjamin Moore: Smokestack Gray 2131-40 (#728287) · Apollo Blue CW-645 (#768483) · Templeton Gray HC-161 (#778686)
Similar Farrow & Ball colors: Barrow Blue No. G8 (#6C7C80) · Selvedge No. 306 (#7C8E96) · Berrington Blue No. 14 (#7A9396)
Common questions
What is the hex code for De Nimes?
The hex code for Farrow & Ball De Nimes No. 299 is #748284. In RGB that is 116, 130, 132. Use these values to reproduce De Nimes in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of De Nimes?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for De Nimes is Smokestack Gray 2131-40 (#728287). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is De Nimes warm or cool?
De Nimes is cool but notably soft about it, with a gray undertone that keeps the blue muted and easy to live with. Its LRV is approximately 21, so it is a true mid-tone, dark enough to read clearly as color without closing a room down. It tends to gray out in dim northern light and show more blue in sunnier rooms, so sample it on multiple walls before committing.
Why does De Nimes look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #748284 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What LRV does De Nimes have?
De Nimes has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 21, meaning it reflects about 21% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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