Farrow and Ball Babouche 223
| Official page: | Babouche 223 |
| Code: | 223 |
| Name: | Babouche |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Babouche?
Let’s dive into a full Babouche paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 223. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
Babouche 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 Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Babouche for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Yellow shade can create a unique space
Farrow and Ball 223 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Light real bathrooms.
Farrow and Ball 223 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Babouche 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.
Farrow and Ball Babouche 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 Babouche undertones?
The undertone of Babouche can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#E8C267
RGB code:
232, 194, 103
Is Farrow and Ball Babouche 223 cool or warm?
With a hue of 42° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
223 Babouche HSL code: 42, 74%, 66%
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 yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
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 Babouche
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Babouche:
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
223
Babouche
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e8c267 | |
| RGB Decimal | 232, 194, 103 | |
| RGB Percent | 90.98%, 76.08%, 40.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 42° Saturation: 55.6% Value: 90.98% | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 74, 66) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.38 Yellow: 55.6 Key: 9.02 | |
| YIQ | Y: 194.988 I: 51.887 Q: -20.281 | |
| XYZ | X: 55.021 Y: 56.722 Z: 20.879 | |
| CIE Lab | L:80.023 a:2.817 b:50.226 | |
| CIE Luv | L:80.023 u:30.59 v:61.141 | |
| Decimal | 15254119 | |
| Hunter Lab | 75.314, -1.395, 36.283 |
Color equivalents
43YY 69/543
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Citrus Zing
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53
Light Gold
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Sun Dust 3
Dulux
74
Citron
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Desert Island 2
Dulux
135
Sunlight
Little Greene

8246
Lime Mint
Jotun
True Joy
Dulux
40YY 49/408
Golden Sands
Dulux
218
Yellow Ground
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35YY 71/474
Banana Split
Dulux

Golden Fern 2
Dulux
California Days
Dulux
51
Sudbury Yellow
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