ColorplanCiara Yellow
No.73 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 56 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Ciara Yellow (No.73) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 56. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Da Vinci's Canvas (208), Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). 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 | Yellow |
| LRV | 56.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DFC380 |
| RGB | 223, 195, 128 |
| HSL | 42°, 60%, 69% |
About Ciara Yellow
Ciara Yellow (No.73) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 56, Ciara Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ciara Yellow'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 Yellow Ground (No.218), it's darker.
How Ciara Yellow changes with the light
Ciara Yellow 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
Ciara Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ciara Yellow 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 Ciara Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ciara Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ciara Yellow in real homes
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Ciara Yellow 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 1.3
Also close: Marblehead Gold (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Ciara Yellow questions
What undertone does Ciara Yellow have?
Ciara Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ciara Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ciara Yellow a light or dark color?
Ciara Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 56, Ciara Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Ciara Yellow in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Da Vinci's Canvas 208 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ciara Yellow?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Ciara Yellow's undertone.
Where does Ciara Yellow work best?
Ciara Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 56, Ciara Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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