How popular is Ancona Blue?
Searches per month · UKAbout 50 searches a month in the UK
Google search volume for “Farrow & Ball Ancona Blue” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Ancona Blue
Ancona Blue is a serene, medium-light blue with cool green undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 49 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Farrow & Ball colors with the same hue and saturation as Ancona Blue, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Ancona Blue
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
- Code
- No. 9805
- Hex
- #A7BFB9
- RGB
- 167, 191, 185
- HSL
- 165, 16%, 70%
- CMYK
- 13, 0, 3, 25Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 75.4, -9.3, 0.3
- CSS
- --farrow-ball-ancona-blue
- LRV
- 49 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Cool Green
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- modern emulsionestate emulsionfull glossestate eggshellmodern eggshell
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.