Farrow and Ball India Yellow 66
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- India Yellow for bedroom (12 photos)
- India Yellow for living room (21 photos)
- Farrow and Ball India Yellow for bathroom (13 photos)
- Farrow and Ball 66 on kitchen cabinets (11 photos)
- India Yellow for exterior (7 photos)
- Farrow and Ball India Yellow reviews (18 photos)
- What are Farrow and Ball India Yellow undertones?
- Is India Yellow 66 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on India Yellow
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of India Yellow 66
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | India Yellow 66 |
| Code: | 66 |
| Name: | India Yellow |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball India Yellow?
Farrow and Ball India Yellow 66 is a warm, mid-depth golden yellow with a softened ochre cast rather than a sharp, citrusy brightness. Its muted amber tone gives it enough weight for kitchen cabinetry, a dining room, or a sunlit hallway. In strong daylight, India Yellow appears clearer and more golden; under evening lamps, it settles into a deeper honeyed tan. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm timber, aged brass, or earthy olive and clay accents for a grounded scheme. Used on a single door, window trim, or a built-in, this shade brings a concentrated hit of warmth without reading overly bright.
India Yellow for bedroom (12 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing yellow shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.












India Yellow for living room (21 photos)
Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this yellow shade can create a unique space





















Farrow and Ball 66 for bathroom (13 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm mid-tone yellow real bathrooms.













Farrow and Ball 66 on kitchen cabinets (11 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm yellow hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.











India Yellow for exterior (7 photos)
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 yellow hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.







Farrow and Ball India Yellow reviews (18 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow 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 India Yellow undertones?
India Yellow is a mid-light, moderately saturated golden yellow with a soft, slightly muted look. Its visible undertone reads as a warm orange-red bias within the yellow family, making it look less lemony and more ochre-like than a clean primary yellow. Warm artificial light may bring forward its golden warmth, while cool daylight can make the yellow appear a little clearer and less orange.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
203, 158, 89
Is Farrow and Ball India Yellow cool or warm?
At 36° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
66 India Yellow HSL code: 36, 52%, 57%
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 India Yellow
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball India Yellow:
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
66
India Yellow
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 India Yellow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Farrow and Ball Graupel and Selvedge.
LRV of India Yellow
India Yellow has an LRV of 37.05% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 37.05%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #cb9e59 |
| RGB Decimal | 203, 158, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 79.61%, 61.96%, 34.90% |
| HSV | Hue: 36° Saturation: 56.16% Value: 79.61% |
| HSL | hsl(36, 52.29, 57.25) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.17 Yellow: 56.16 Key: 20.39 |
| YIQ | Y: 163.589 I: 48.988 Q: -11.954 |
| XYZ | X: 38.66 Y: 37.874 Z: 14.723 |
| CIE Lab | L:67.928 a:8.707 b:42.05 |
| CIE Luv | L:67.928 u:35.081 v:48.848 |
| Decimal | 13344345 |
| Hunter Lab | 61.542, 4.435, 28.895 |
Color equivalents
22YY 38/423
Ochre Glow
Dulux
21YY 45/405
Caramel Crunch
Dulux
20YY 36/370
Cherished Gold
Dulux

339
Bombolone
Little Greene

53
Cane
Farrow and Ball
K398
Emperor
Tikkurila

1782
Olive Dip
Jotun
10YY 42/460
Dutch Gold 2
Dulux
20YY 46/425
Golden Umber 2
Dulux
336
Bassoon
Little Greene

RAL 1002
Sand yellow
RAL Classic

37YY 39/443
Ochre Sands
Dulux
10428
Masala
Jotun

1987
Oak Sand
Jotun
RAL 1024
Ochre yellow
RAL Classic

319
Duster
Farrow and Ball

10YY 45/419
Honey Drizzle 2
Dulux



