# Farrow and Ball Yellowcake

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-yellowcake](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-yellowcake)

Farrow and Ball Yellowcake 279 is a clear, sunny yellow with a softly muted cast rather than a sharp, citrus-bright edge. Its #e9df63 color value suggests a light, golden tone with a gentle greenish-yellow undertone that keeps it fresh. In strong daylight, Yellowcake can read cheerful and luminous; under warmer artificial light, it takes on a more buttery, mellow appearance. It has enough presence for a kitchen wall, breakfast nook, or painted cupboard doors, especially alongside warm white trim and natural oak. Pair it with chalky off-whites, muted olive greens, or deep charcoal accents for contrast without making the yellow feel overly sweet.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** Yellowcake
- **Color code:** 279
- **HEX:** #e9df63
- **RGB:** 233, 223, 99
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 56° Saturation: 57.51% Value: 91.37%
- **HSL:** hsl(56, 75.28, 65.1)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.29 Yellow: 57.51 Key: 8.63
- **YIQ:** Y: 211.854 I: 45.806 Q: -36.473
- **XYZ:** X: 62.246 Y: 71.002 Z: 22.227
- **CIE Lab:** L:87.486 a:-11.856 b:60.663
- **CIE Luv:** L:87.486 u:12.165 v:76.057
- **Decimal:** 15327075
- **Hunter Lab:** 84.263, -15.6, 43.344

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Little Greene Indian Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-indian-yellow-335)
- [Dulux Lemon Jester](https://plan-home.com/color/lemon-jester)
- [Dulux Sulphur Sunrise](https://plan-home.com/color/sulphur-sunrise)
- [RAL Classic Sulfur yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/sulfur-yellow-ral-1016)
- [Little Greene Trumpet](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-trumpet-196)
- [Dulux Sicilian Lime](https://plan-home.com/color/sicilian-lime)
- [Little Greene Carys](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-carys-148)
- [Dulux Spring Breeze 3](https://plan-home.com/color/spring-breeze-3)
- [Little Greene Giallo](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-giallo-337)
- [Jotun Sahl](https://plan-home.com/color/sahl-8277)
- [Dulux Lime Zest 3](https://plan-home.com/color/lime-zest-3)
- [Dulux Spring Breeze 2](https://plan-home.com/color/spring-breeze-2)
- [Dulux Tarragon Glory 6](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-glory-6)
- [Farrow and Ball Butterweed](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-butterweed)
- [Dulux Lime Zest 2](https://plan-home.com/color/lime-zest-2)
- [Jotun Lime Mint](https://plan-home.com/color/lime-mint-8246)
- [Little Greene Pale Lime](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-pale-lime-70)
- [Jotun Jazz Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/jazz-yellow-8353)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Titmouse Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-titmouse-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Bible Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-bible-black)
- [Farrow and Ball Wine Dark](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-wine-dark-308)
- [Farrow and Ball Imperial Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-imperial-purple)
- [Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pitch-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Serge](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-serge)
- [Farrow and Ball Blue Maize](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-blue-maize)

Official product page: https://www.farrow-ball.com/us/paint/yellowcake

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.