ColorplanBall Green
No.75 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 45 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Ball Green (No.75) is a mid-tone green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 45. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Mosaic Tile (1517), Sherwin-Williams Sage (SW 2860) and Behr Back to Nature (S340-4). For trim, try All White (No.2005).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 45.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B8B497 |
| RGB | 184, 180, 151 |
| HSL | 53°, 19%, 66% |
About Ball Green
Ball Green (No.75) is a mid-tone green from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 45, Ball Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ball Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to French Gray (No.18), it's lighter and warmer.
How Ball Green changes with the light
Ball Green has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Ball Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ball Green will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Ball Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Ball Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Ball Green in real homes
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Ball Green 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: Lapland (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Svelte Sage (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
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Ball Green questions
What undertone does Ball Green have?
Ball Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ball Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ball Green a light or dark color?
Ball Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 45.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 45, Ball Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Ball Green in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Mosaic Tile 1517 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ball Green?
Try All White (No.2005) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Farrow & Ball white that shares Ball Green's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Ball Green work best?
Ball Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 45, Ball Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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