Farrow and Ball Sap Green 56
| Code: | 56 |
| Name: | Sap Green |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Sap Green?
Step into a space adorned with Farrow & Ball 56 Sap Green and feel an instant connection to nature. The rich and vibrant hue of this warm olive-green color exudes a sense of tranquility and harmony, creating a serene atmosphere in any room. Whether used in a living room to evoke a sense of lush greenery or in a study for a sense of vitality and focus, Farrow & Ball 56 Sap Green (Y92J) is ideal for spaces seeking a touch of natural elegance. Let this sophisticated color infuse your interiors with a refreshing and invigorating energy, transforming any room into a peaceful sanctuary inspired by the beauty of the outdoors.
Sap Green for bedroom
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Sap Green for living room
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Farrow and Ball 56 on kitchen cabinets
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What are Farrow and Ball Sap Green undertones?
The undertone of Sap 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#7E8651
RGB code:
126, 134, 81
Is Farrow and Ball Sap Green 56 cool or warm?
With a hue of 69° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
56 Sap Green HSL code: 69, 25%, 42%
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.
- Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.
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 Sap 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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Sap 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.
Darker shades
56
Sap Green
LRV of Sap Green
Sap Green has an LRV of 20.88% 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 20.88%, 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 | #7E8651 | |
| RGB Decimal | 126, 134, 81 | |
| RGB Percent | 49.41%, 52.55%, 31.76% | |
| HSV | Hue: 69° Saturation: 39.55% Value: 52.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 25, 42) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 5.97 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 39.55 Key: 47.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 125.566 I: 12.264 Q: -18.186 | |
| XYZ | X: 18.614 Y: 22.08 Z: 11.064 | |
| CIE Lab | L:54.112 a:-11.844 b:27.555 | |
| CIE Luv | L:54.112 u:-2.418 v:35.53 | |
| Decimal | 8291921 | |
| Hunter Lab | 46.99, -11.521, 18.933 |
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