Dayroom Yellow by Farrow & Ball is a refreshing, pale yellow with a bright, sunny disposition. Inspired by classic Regency interiors, this luminous hue floods a space with light and color, creating a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 233 |
| HEX Code | #f2e0a1 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 74.74 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Yellow |
| Hidden Undertones | Cream |
| Use | Interior |
| Best Exposures | East, South |
| Best For | Sunrooms, breakfast nooks, nurseries, living rooms, ceilings |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This soft yellow hue applied to sunroom walls, paired with natural rattan and terracotta.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Abundant, dappled morning sunlight
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball All White
- Flooring:Terracotta tile
- Key Materials:Natural rattan and washed linen
- Accent Color:Muted sage green
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Color test: A warm pastel shade illuminating a built-in banquette, complemented by light oak and brass hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, diffused eastern morning light
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Pointing
- Seating Style:Built-in banquette
- Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
- Wood Tones:Light white oak
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Digital color board: This gentle yellow tone creates a serene backdrop for a classic spindle crib and washed cotton textiles.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Gentle, warm afternoon sunlight
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Wimborne White
- Textiles:Ivory boucle and washed cotton
- Furniture Style:Classic spindle crib
- Flooring:Whitewashed maple
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Concept visualization: A bright yellow backdrop enhancing olive velvet upholstery and antique bronze lighting during golden hour.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Golden hour western exposure
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball All White
- Key Materials:Olive velvet and burled wood
- Hardware Finishes:Antique bronze
- Architectural Style:Transitional
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Application study: This cheerful hue applied overhead, reflecting ambient light above a herringbone oak floor.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Ambient, indirect natural light bouncing upward
- Wall Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Pointing
- Architectural Detail:Deep crown molding
- Lighting Fixture:Oversized paper lantern
- Flooring:Herringbone oak
Complementary Paint Colors
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