Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
No. 85
Oval Room Blue is a blackened teal-leaning blue with a distinctly aged, 18th-century character. The slight black undertone keeps it from reading sweet or coastal, which is why it works in formal dining rooms, studies, and on cabinetry where a mid blue needs gravity. It pairs naturally with off-whites like Slipper Satin, dark woods, and muted 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: Delft SW 9134 (#8B9FA0) · Jasper Stone SW 9133 (#8D9E97) · Debonair SW 9139 (#90A0A6)
Benjamin Moore: Sea Star 2123-30 (#889E9E) · Atmospheric AF-500 (#889D9A) · Cloudy Sky 2122-30 (#8F9D9E)
Similar Farrow & Ball colors: Sardine No. CB8 (#90A3A6) · Berrington Blue No. 14 (#7A9396) · Sugar Bag Light No. 29 (#7D9E9B)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Oval Room Blue?
The hex code for Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue No. 85 is #889B9B. In RGB that is 136, 155, 155. Use these values to reproduce Oval Room Blue 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 Oval Room Blue?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Oval Room Blue is Sea Star 2123-30 (#889E9E). 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 Oval Room Blue warm or cool?
Oval Room Blue is cool, blackened just enough to mute its teal undertone. Its LRV is approximately 31, a true mid-tone that holds visible color in most light without overwhelming a room. The black in its base means it grays down considerably in north-facing rooms, reading more antique and subdued. In strong southern light, the teal character comes forward.
Why does Oval Room Blue 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 #889B9B 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 Oval Room Blue have?
Oval Room Blue has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 31, meaning it reflects about 31% of visible light. That mid-range depth reads as a true color on the wall without going dark.
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