ColorplanCane
No.53 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 40 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Cane (No.53) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 40. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Ginger Root (CC-274). For trim, try Tailor Tack (No.302).
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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 | 39.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CAA36C |
| RGB | 202, 163, 108 |
| HSL | 35°, 47%, 61% |
About Cane
Cane (No.53) is a deep, medium-strength yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 40, Cane 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 Cane'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 India Yellow (No.66), it's lighter and cooler.
How Cane changes with the light
Cane 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
Cane's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cane 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 Cane can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cane will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cane in real homes
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Cane 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: Gingerbread Man (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.8
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Cane questions
What undertone does Cane have?
Cane has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cane's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cane a light or dark color?
Cane has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 40, Cane 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 Cane in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Ginger Root CC-274 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 7.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cane?
Try Tailor Tack (No.302) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Cane's undertone.
Where does Cane work best?
Cane works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 40, Cane 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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