Farrow and Ball Broccoli Brown 198
| Official page: | Broccoli Brown 198 |
| Code: | 198 |
| Name: | Broccoli Brown |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Broccoli Brown?
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What are Farrow and Ball Broccoli Brown undertones?
Broccoli Brown has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#827462
RGB code:
130, 116, 98
Is Farrow and Ball Broccoli Brown 198 cool or warm?
With a hue of 34°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
198 Broccoli Brown HSL code: 34, 14%, 45%
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.
How light temperature affects Broccoli Brown
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 brown shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Broccoli Brown:
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
198
Broccoli Brown
Darker shades
198
Broccoli Brown
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Broccoli Brown with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Wine Dark.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #827462 | |
| RGB Decimal | 130, 116, 98 | |
| RGB Percent | 50.98%, 45.49%, 38.43% |
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