ColorplanHound Lemon
No.2 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 67 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Hound Lemon (No.2) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 67. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Golden Hills (262) and Sherwin-Williams Friendly Yellow (SW 6680). 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 | 66.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E4D5A6 |
| RGB | 228, 213, 166 |
| HSL | 45°, 53%, 77% |
About Hound Lemon
Hound Lemon (No.2) is a light, medium-strength yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 67, Hound Lemon has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hound Lemon'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 lighter and warmer.
How Hound Lemon changes with the light
Hound Lemon 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
Hound Lemon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hound Lemon 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 Hound Lemon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hound Lemon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hound Lemon in real homes
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Hound Lemon 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: Bronzed Beige (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Hound Lemon questions
What undertone does Hound Lemon have?
Hound Lemon has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hound Lemon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hound Lemon a light or dark color?
Hound Lemon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 67, Hound Lemon has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Hound Lemon in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Golden Hills 262 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Sherwin-Williams: Friendly Yellow SW 6680 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hound Lemon?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Hound Lemon's undertone.
Where does Hound Lemon work best?
Hound Lemon works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 67, Hound Lemon has visible color without darkening a room much.
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