ColorplanHay
No.37 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 56 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Hay (No.37) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 56. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Amulet (AF-365), Sherwin-Williams Ivoire (SW 6127) 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 | 56.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D9C497 |
| RGB | 217, 196, 151 |
| HSL | 41°, 46%, 72% |
About Hay
Hay (No.37) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 56, Hay has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hay'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 Cream (No.44), it's darker and warmer.
How Hay changes with the light
Hay 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
Hay's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hay 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 Hay can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hay will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hay in real homes
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Hay 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.3
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Hay questions
What undertone does Hay have?
Hay has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hay's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hay a light or dark color?
Hay has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 56, Hay has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Hay in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Amulet AF-365 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Sherwin-Williams: Ivoire SW 6127 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (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 Hay?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Hay's undertone.
Where does Hay work best?
Hay works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 56, Hay has visible color without darkening a room much.
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