LRV is light reflectance value, a 0 to 100 number for how much light a color bounces back. In this yellow slice the range runs from 38 at the darkest to 77 at the lightest, so you have real room to go subtle or bold. Higher numbers like Dayroom Yellow (No. 233) at 77 and Pale Hound (No. 71) at 74 keep a room feeling open and airy.

Mid-range picks are where most people land. Hay (No. 37) at 59 and Babouche (No. 223) at 58 give you obvious yellow that still holds up on a full wall. The darker end of the slice works best as an accent, a small room, or a space you want to feel cozy rather than expansive.

Room by room

Farrow & Ball Yellow, Room by Room

Each room page shows yellow picks from every US brand side by side, so you can compare in context.

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Yellow NurseryLemon Lily

Lemon Lily

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Yellow Children's RoomTuscan Sun

Tuscan Sun

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Yellow PlayroomLemon Lily

Lemon Lily

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Yellow Laundry RoomTuscan Sun

Tuscan Sun

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Yellow CeilingEames

Eames

The pale, creamy yellows are easy whole-room colors. Farrow's Cream (No. 67) and Dorset Cream (No. 68) suit kitchens, hallways, and north-facing rooms that need a lift, since they add warmth without going loud. Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), true to its name, is a natural fit for sunrooms, breakfast nooks, and any space you use in daylight.

The stronger yellows reward a smaller footprint. Citron (No. 74), Yellow Ground (No. 218), and Babouche (No. 223) can carry a powder room, a study, a front door, or a stretch of cabinetry where you want energy in a controlled dose. Test the deeper colors against your own light before going wall to wall.

The whole deck

All 28 Farrow & Ball Yellow Paint Colors

Every Farrow & Ball yellow, grouped by undertone, warm to cool. Filter by depth or change the order.

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Farrow & Ball is a British premium import sold through the brand's own showrooms and authorized stockists, and it runs roughly $100 or more per gallon, two to three times most mainstream paint. Every color is mixed to order rather than pulled off a shelf, so you choose the color and the finish and the can is tinted for you. The deck is tightly curated at around 132 colors, each tied to a number like the ones in this yellow group.

Finish matters as much as color here. The named finishes include Estate Emulsion for a chalky matt wall, Modern Emulsion for a more washable wall, Estate Eggshell and Modern Eggshell for wood and metal, plus Dead Flat and Full Gloss. Pick the finish based on the surface and how much scrubbing the room will see.

By brand

How Deep Each Yellow Deck Goes

How many yellow colors each brand carries, drawn with that deck's own yellows from light to dark. Pick your store first, then the color. Every brand equal, no favorites.

The rest of the Farrow & Ball deck, by family

White 17 Gray 34 Neutral 78 Black 8 Orange 13 Red 13 Pink 13 Purple 5 Blue 19 Teal 24 Green 32 Brown 18

Before you sample

More on Farrow & Ball yellow paint colors

What Farrow & Ball Yellows Actually Look Like

Farrow & Ball builds yellows that lean soft and earthy rather than bright and citrusy. Many of them carry a hint of green, cream, or grey, so they read warm without turning into a school-bus yellow. Pale Hound (No. 71) and Farrow's Cream (No. 67) sit at the gentle, creamy end, while Citron (No. 74) and Babouche (No. 223) push toward a fuller, sunnier color.

These yellows also change a lot through the day. The brand uses deep pigment loads, so a color like Dorset Cream (No. 68) can look almost neutral in flat morning light and warm up noticeably by late afternoon. That shift is the point, not a flaw, so it helps to live with a sample before you commit.

Pairing With Trim, Ceilings, and Other Colors

Yellow walls almost always want a calm, off-white trim so the color stays the star. A soft white on the woodwork and ceiling lets Hay (No. 37) or Babouche (No. 223) feel intentional instead of overwhelming. For a more layered look, you can run a creamy yellow like Farrow's Cream (No. 67) on the walls and a crisper white above.

For coordinating colors, these yellows sit well next to muted greens, warm greys, and soft blues. A green-leaning yellow such as Citron (No. 74) pairs naturally with deeper greens, while the creamier tones like Dorset Cream (No. 68) play nicely with warm taupes. Keep accent colors in the same soft, slightly greyed family so nothing fights the yellow.

Questions people actually ask

Farrow & Ball Yellow Paint FAQ

What is the most popular Farrow & Ball yellow paint color?

Yellow Ground (No. 218). Ciara Yellow and India Yellow round out the short list most people choose from.

are farrow & ball yellows warm or cool?

Most of them are warm but in a soft, earthy way. Several yellows in this group carry a touch of green, cream, or grey, so they feel warm without looking like a loud primary yellow. Citron (No. 74) leans greener, while Farrow's Cream (No. 67) and Dorset Cream (No. 68) read creamy and gentle.

which yellow is best for a dark or north-facing room?

Go for a higher LRV so the color reflects more light. Dayroom Yellow (No. 233) at 77 and Pale Hound (No. 71) at 74 are the lightest in this slice and will keep a dim room feeling open. Save the deeper yellows for rooms that already get good light.

how much does farrow & ball cost compared to regular paint?

Expect roughly $100 or more per gallon, which is about two to three times the price of most mainstream brands. It is a British premium import, and each color is mixed to order through the brand's showrooms or authorized stockists rather than sold off a shelf.

what finish should i use for farrow & ball yellow walls?

For most walls, Estate Emulsion gives the signature chalky matt look, and Modern Emulsion is the more washable choice for kitchens, baths, and high-traffic spots. For trim, doors, and cabinetry use Estate Eggshell or Modern Eggshell. Dead Flat and Full Gloss exist for more specialized looks.

can i match a farrow & ball yellow in another brand?

Often yes, though it is never perfect because of how heavily these colors are pigmented and how they shift in the light. Many US paint stores, and the featured Kompozit deck, can mix to order and color-match from a sample or a known color reference. Bring a physical chip or drawdown and check the match in the actual room, since screen and store light can mislead you.

is there a farrow & ball color of the year for yellow?

No. Farrow & Ball does not run a Color of the Year and openly rejects the idea. Instead the brand releases new colors and trend predictions each year, so you are choosing from the curated deck rather than a single annual pick.

Farrow & Ball Yellow 28 colors. 3 worth a sample.

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