Farrow and Ball Cooking Apple Green 32
| Official page: | Cooking Apple Green 32 |
| Code: | 32 |
| Name: | Cooking Apple Green |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Cooking Apple Green?
Cooking Apple Green, represented by the color code FarrowandBall32, infuses any space with a fresh and lively ambiance. This vibrant shade from Farrow & Ball pairs beautifully with crisp whites like All White (FarrowandBall2005) for a clean modern look, or with warm neutrals such as Elephant's Breath (FarrowandBall229) for a cozy and inviting feel. For a bold and sophisticated contrast, consider combining Cooking Apple Green with Railings (FarrowandBall31), a deep rich blue-black hue that brings a touch of drama to any room. Whether used as an accent color or as the main focus, Cooking Apple Green adds a dynamic pop of color to your interior design scheme.
Cooking Apple Green for bedroom
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Cooking Apple Green for living room
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Farrow and Ball 32 on kitchen cabinets
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What are Farrow and Ball Cooking Apple Green undertones?
The undertone of Cooking Apple Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#C4C6A5
RGB code:
196, 198, 165
Is Farrow and Ball Cooking Apple Green 32 cool or warm?
With a hue of 64° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
32 Cooking Apple Green HSL code: 64, 22%, 71%
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.
- 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 Cooking Apple 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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
LRV of Cooking Apple Green
Cooking Apple Green has an LRV of 53.69% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 53.69%, 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
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #c4c6a5 | |
| RGB Decimal | 196, 198, 165 | |
| RGB Percent | 76.86%, 77.65%, 64.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 64° Saturation: 16.67% Value: 77.65% | |
| HSL | hsl(64, 22, 71) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.01 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 16.67 Key: 22.35 | |
| YIQ | Y: 193.64 I: 9.413 Q: -10.693 | |
| XYZ | X: 49.749 Y: 54.841 Z: 43.552 | |
| CIE Lab | L:78.95 a:-6.314 b:16.347 | |
| CIE Luv | L:78.95 u:0.574 v:24.373 | |
| Decimal | 12895909 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.055, -9.681, 16.97 |
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