Farrow and Ball Bancha 298
| Official page: | Bancha 298 |
| Code: | 298 |
| Name: | Bancha |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Bancha?
Farrow and Ball Bancha is a darker version of the much loved archive colour Olive. Named after Japanese tea leaves, Bancha, like a cup of green tea, provides a feeling of security. Perfect for those who want to embrace stronger colour in the home, its sober tone creates rooms that feel calm and serene - especially when combined with soft pinks and browns.
Bancha for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Bancha for living room
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
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Farrow and Ball 298 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.
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Farrow and Ball 298 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Bancha for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Farrow and Ball Bancha reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Farrow and Ball Bancha undertones?
The undertone of Bancha can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#686A47
RGB code:
104, 106, 71
Is Farrow and Ball Bancha 298 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 63° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
298 Bancha HSL code: 63, 20%, 35%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Bancha
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Bancha:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
298
Bancha
LRV of Bancha
Bancha has an LRV of 13.28% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 13.28%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #686a47 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 104, 106, 71 | |
| RGB Percent | 40.78%, 41.57%, 27.84% | |
| HSV | Hue: 63° Saturation: 33.02% Value: 41.57% | |
| HSL | hsl(63, 20, 35) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.89 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 33.02 Key: 58.43 | |
| YIQ | Y: 101.412 I: 10.055 Q: -11.315 | |
| XYZ | X: 12.0 Y: 13.706 Z: 7.973 | |
| CIE Lab | L:43.809 a:-6.962 b:19.446 | |
| CIE Luv | L:43.809 u:0.519 v:24.164 | |
| Decimal | 6842951 | |
| Hunter Lab | 37.022, -6.93, 13.147 | |
Color equivalents
90YY 15/279
Nordic Hills
Dulux
90YY 13/177
Wild Cactus
Dulux
10GY 14/135
Holiday Bough
Dulux
M448
Java
Tikkurila
L449
Tikkurila
303
Jewel Beetle
Little Greene
N448
Bonsai
Tikkurila
RAL 6025
Fern green
RAL Classic
70YY 18/152
Gooseberry Fool 1
Dulux
297
Hopper
Little Greene
10GY 20/179
English Mist 1
Dulux
50GY 13/136
Forest Shade
Dulux
RAL 6013
Reed green
RAL Classic
8494
Organic Green
Jotun
50GY 18/178
Woodland Pearl 1
Dulux
M449
Grotto
Tikkurila
RAL 6011
Reseda green
RAL Classic
90YY 22/220
Celtic Forest 1
Dulux