Farrow and Ball Yellow Ground 218
| Official page: | Yellow Ground 218 |
| Code: | 218 |
| Name: | Yellow Ground |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Yellow Ground?
Farrow and Ball's Yellow Ground (218) exudes warmth and vibrance, creating a cheerful and inviting atmosphere in any space. This soft and sunny hue pairs beautifully with earthy tones such as terracotta and olive green, adding depth and contrast to the overall color palette. Complementing its sunny disposition, Yellow Ground (218) also looks striking alongside soft neutrals like ivory and taupe, creating a harmonious and balanced feel in the room. Whether used as a pop of color or as the main hue, this shade adds a touch of sunshine to any interior setting.
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What are Farrow and Ball Yellow Ground undertones?
The undertone of Yellow Ground 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#F2CF86
RGB code:
242, 207, 134
Is Farrow and Ball Yellow Ground 218 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 41° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
218 Yellow Ground HSL code: 41, 81%, 74%
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 Yellow Ground
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:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Yellow Ground:
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
218
Yellow Ground
Darker shades
218
Yellow Ground
LRV of Yellow Ground
Yellow Ground has an LRV of 63.74% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 63.74%, 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 | #f2cf86 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 242, 207, 134 | |
| RGB Percent | 94.90%, 81.18%, 52.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 41° Saturation: 44.63% Value: 94.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(41, 81, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.46 Yellow: 44.63 Key: 5.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 209.143 I: 44.315 Q: -15.314 | |
| XYZ | X: 63.235 Y: 65.227 Z: 31.807 | |
| CIE Lab | L:84.601 a:2.87 b:40.745 | |
| CIE Luv | L:84.601 u:27.068 v:52.73 | |
| Decimal | 15912838 | |
| Hunter Lab | 80.763, -1.575, 33.184 | |
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