ColorplanChurlish Green
No.251 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 51 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Churlish Green (No.251) is a mid-tone green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Turkish Bay Leaf (CSP-885) and Behr Back to Nature (S340-4). 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 | Green |
| LRV | 51.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C7BF89 |
| RGB | 199, 191, 137 |
| HSL | 52°, 36%, 66% |
About Churlish Green
Churlish Green (No.251) is a mid-tone, medium-strength green from Farrow & Ball that leans yellow. With an LRV of 51, Churlish Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Churlish 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, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Gervase Yellow (No.72), it's darker and cooler.
How Churlish Green changes with the light
Churlish Green 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
Churlish Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Churlish Green 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 Churlish Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Churlish Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Churlish Green in real homes
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Churlish 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
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Timothy Straw (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 8.8
Also close: Ramie (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Churlish Green questions
What undertone does Churlish Green have?
Churlish Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Churlish Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Churlish Green a light or dark color?
Churlish Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Churlish Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Churlish Green in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Turkish Bay Leaf CSP-885 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 8.8); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Churlish Green?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Churlish Green's undertone.
Where does Churlish Green work best?
Churlish Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 51, Churlish Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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