ColorplanGervase Yellow
No.72 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 60 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Gervase Yellow (No.72) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Mother Earth (376) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Pointing (No.2003).
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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 | 59.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCCB90 |
| RGB | 220, 203, 144 |
| HSL | 47°, 52%, 71% |
About Gervase Yellow
Gervase Yellow (No.72) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 60, Gervase Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gervase 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 Hound Lemon (No.2), it's darker and warmer.
How Gervase Yellow changes with the light
Gervase 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
Gervase Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Gervase 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 Gervase Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Gervase Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Gervase Yellow in real homes
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Gervase 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 1.4
Also close: Artichoke Hearts (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Venetian Yellow (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Gervase Yellow questions
What undertone does Gervase Yellow have?
Gervase Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gervase Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gervase Yellow a light or dark color?
Gervase Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 59.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 60, Gervase Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Gervase Yellow in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Mother Earth 376 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Sherwin-Williams: Butter Up SW 6681 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gervase Yellow?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Gervase Yellow's undertone.
Where does Gervase Yellow work best?
Gervase Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 60, Gervase Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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