ColorplanBiscuit
No.38 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 39 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Biscuit (No.38) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 39. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Spice Gold (1040), Sherwin-Williams Basket Beige (SW 6143) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). For trim, try Pointing (No.2003).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 39.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BBA682 |
| RGB | 187, 166, 130 |
| HSL | 38°, 30%, 62% |
About Biscuit
Biscuit (No.38) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Farrow & Ball that leans yellow. With an LRV of 39, Biscuit absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Biscuit'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, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Cat's Paw (No.240), it's darker.
How Biscuit changes with the light
Biscuit 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
Biscuit's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Biscuit 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 Biscuit can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Biscuit will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Biscuit in real homes
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Biscuit 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
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Huntington Beige (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Biscuit questions
What undertone does Biscuit have?
Biscuit has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Biscuit's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Biscuit a light or dark color?
Biscuit has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Biscuit absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Biscuit in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Spice Gold 1040 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Biscuit?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Biscuit's undertone.
Where does Biscuit work best?
Biscuit works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 39, Biscuit absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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