Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground is a warm, buttery yellow with a soft golden-orange undertone. This optimistic, highly usable color avoids sharp citrus notes, offering a creamy, established warmth that brings energy and sunshine into kitchens, hallways, and living areas.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 218 |
| HEX Code | #edcc8a |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 63.74 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Buttery Yellow |
| Hidden Undertones | Golden Orange |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North-facing, East-facing |
| Best For | Kitchens, breakfast rooms, hallways, living rooms |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Palette visualization: This cheerful sunny hue brightens a vibrant kitchen featuring butcher block oak and polished chrome hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Abundant, sunny morning light streaming through large sash windows.
- Cabinet Color:Off-Black
- Countertops:Butcher block oak
- Hardware Finishes:Polished chrome
- Backsplash:White subway tile with dark grout
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Digital concept: A bright golden tone creates a welcoming dining space paired with woven rattan and blue gingham.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, diffuse midday sunlight illuminating the cheerful space.
- Trim Color:Wimborne White
- Furniture:Woven rattan dining chairs and a round tulip table
- Textiles:Blue and white gingham seat cushions
- Styling Pro Tips:Add a vase of fresh daisies to echo the sunny yellow walls.
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Architectural test: This warm golden shade applied above dark wainscoting, accented by classic checkerboard marble flooring.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, warm wall sconce lighting layered with natural light from a distant doorway.
- Wainscoting Color:Hague Blue
- Flooring:Checkerboard marble (black and white)
- Architectural Details:Classic crown molding
- Vibe:Welcoming and vibrant transitional space
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Space visualization: A rich sunny yellow wall color illuminated by golden hour sunlight alongside cognac leather seating.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm late afternoon golden hour sunlight casting dynamic window pane shadows.
- Trim Color:Pointing
- Furniture:Cognac leather Chesterfield sofa
- Textiles:Persian rug with terracotta and navy accents
- Key Materials:Aged mahogany wood
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Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
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