ColorplanBabouche
No.223 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 57 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Babouche (No.223) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Hannah Banana (CSP-955). For trim, try Tallow (No.203).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 56.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E8C266 |
| RGB | 232, 194, 102 |
| HSL | 42°, 74%, 65% |
About Babouche
Babouche (No.223) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 57, Babouche has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Babouche's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Citron (No.74), it's darker and warmer.
How Babouche changes with the light
Babouche has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Babouche's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Babouche will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Babouche can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Babouche will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Babouche in real homes
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Babouche equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Firefly (ΔE 1.3)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Babouche questions
What undertone does Babouche have?
Babouche has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Babouche's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Babouche a light or dark color?
Babouche has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Babouche has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Babouche in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Hannah Banana CSP-955 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Babouche?
Try Tallow (No.203) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Babouche's undertone.
Where does Babouche work best?
Babouche works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 57, Babouche has visible color without darkening a room much.
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