Farrow and Ball Churlish Green 251
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- Churlish Green for bedroom (6 photos)
- Churlish Green for living room (3 photos)
- Farrow and Ball Churlish Green for bathroom (7 photos)
- Churlish Green for exterior (1 photo)
- Farrow and Ball Churlish Green reviews (24 photos)
- What are Farrow and Ball Churlish Green undertones?
- Is Churlish Green 251 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Churlish Green
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Churlish Green 251 |
| Code: | 251 |
| Name: | Churlish Green |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Churlish Green?
Farrow and Ball Churlish Green 251 is a muted yellow-green with a soft khaki cast, sitting at a light-to-mid depth rather than reading as a bright botanical green. Its warm, dusted appearance brings out the cream and olive notes in the color, especially in daylight. In lower or warmer artificial light, this shade can look more subdued and earthy. Use it on kitchen cabinetry, a study wall, or painted woodwork where its restrained green character can hold its own. Pair Churlish Green with chalky whites, warm stone, natural oak, aged brass, and deeper olive accents for a grounded palette.
Churlish Green for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing green shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.






Churlish Green for living room (3 photos)
Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this green shade can create a unique space



Farrow and Ball 251 for bathroom (7 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm mid-tone green real bathrooms.







Churlish Green 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 green hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Farrow and Ball Churlish Green reviews (24 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this green 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 Churlish Green undertones?
Churlish Green reads as a mid-light, softly muted yellow-green with enough color to feel distinct rather than neutral. In the supplied digital sample, its yellow direction is most noticeable, with a slight green bias that keeps it from looking like a straightforward beige or mustard. Farrow & Ball describes it as a “yellow based green,” which matches the visible balance of a green main family warmed by strong yellow influence. Warm artificial light may bring out more of its yellow cast, while cool daylight may make its green aspect appear clearer.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
199, 191, 137
Is Farrow and Ball Churlish Green cool or warm?
With a hue of 52°, this Green reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
251 Churlish Green HSL code: 52, 36%, 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.
How light temperature affects Churlish Green
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Churlish Green:
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
251
Churlish Green
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 Churlish Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 232, such as Farrow and Ball Graupel and Titmouse Blue.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #c7bf89 |
| RGB Decimal | 199, 191, 137 |
| RGB Percent | 78.04%, 74.90%, 53.73% |
| HSV | Hue: 52° Saturation: 31.16% Value: 78.04% |
| HSL | hsl(52, 35.63, 65.88) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.02 Yellow: 31.16 Key: 21.96 |
| YIQ | Y: 187.236 I: 22.12 Q: -15.112 |
| XYZ | X: 46.699 Y: 51.211 Z: 31.085 |
| CIE Lab | L:76.807 a:-5.486 b:28.319 |
| CIE Luv | L:76.807 u:7.845 v:39.136 |
| Decimal | 13090697 |
| Hunter Lab | 71.562, -8.749, 24.339 |
Color equivalents
70YY 55/299
Forest Lake 3
Dulux
63
Oak Apple
Little Greene

137
Apple
Little Greene

8248
Guacamole Mix
Jotun
90YY 62/264
Melon Sorbet
Dulux
RAL 1000
Green beige
RAL Classic

Golden Cookie
Dulux
85
Kitchen Green
Little Greene
72
Gervase Yellow
Farrow and Ball
70YY 63/326
Fresh Stem
Dulux
39
Clay
Little Greene

0274
Bamboo
Jotun
70YY 66/265
Forest Lake 4
Dulux
8583
Earthy Yellow
Jotun
8087
Spring Air
Jotun

64
Bath Stone
Little Greene

50YY 49/191
Wild Wonder
Dulux

41YY 53/306
Honey Nut
Dulux



