Farrow & Ball Babouche is a rich, full-bodied mustard yellow with subtle orange undertones. Named after the distinctive color of leather slippers worn in Morocco, this cheerful and complex shade adds a bright, uplifting pop of color to doors and accent walls.
Will Babouche clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | No. 223 |
| HEX Code | #e8c266 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 58 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Yellow |
| Hidden Undertones | Orange, Mustard |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North-facing, East-facing |
| Best For | Front doors, laundry rooms, powder rooms, accent ceilings |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This sunny yellow hue applied to an exterior entry, accented with unlacquered brass and terracotta.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright direct morning sunlight casting sharp architectural shadows
- Exterior Siding:Dark charcoal painted brick
- Hardware Finishes:Aged unlacquered brass
- Key Materials:Terracotta, dark brick, brass
- Landscaping Props:Potted olive tree, woven welcome mat
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: A cheerful golden shade brightening custom cabinetry, perfectly paired with checkerboard limestone floors and polished nickel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft diffused daylight from a single small window
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball School House White No. 291
- Flooring:Checkerboard limestone and slate tiles
- Hardware Finishes:Polished nickel
- Styling Pro Tips:Woven rattan laundry baskets, stack of crisp white towels
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital color test: A rich mustard tone glowing above deep brown wainscoting under warm ambient sconce lighting.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm ambient sconce lighting with no natural light
- Wainscoting Color:Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No. 255
- Hardware Finishes:Antique bronze
- Key Materials:Bespoke walnut vanity, bronze tapware
- Styling Pro Tips:Amber glass soap dispenser, fresh eucalyptus sprig
Complementary Paint Colors
Material study: A bold golden ceiling application warming up a minimalist living space with light oak floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright indirect ambient room light bouncing off the ceiling
- Wall Color:Farrow & Ball All White No. 2005
- Flooring:Light white oak wide plank
- Key Materials:Boucle fabric, white oak, plaster
- Styling Pro Tips:Minimalist ceramic vase, linen throw
Complementary Paint Colors
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Babouche in real rooms.Attic Bedroom with Sloped Ceiling
"Cool natural daylight tempers this paint's warmth, but the saturated golden tone risks visually compressing the angled ceiling against the reflective amber wood floors."