ColorplanIndia Yellow
No.66 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 36 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 36. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385). For trim, try Tailor Tack (No.302).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 36.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C59C5D |
| RGB | 197, 156, 93 |
| HSL | 36°, 47%, 57% |
About India Yellow
India Yellow (No.66) is a deep, medium-strength yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 36, India Yellow absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down India 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 Cane (No.53), it's darker and warmer.
How India Yellow changes with the light
India 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
India Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
India 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 India Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
India Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See India Yellow in real homes
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India 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 1.5
Also close: French Horn (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Latte (ΔE 9.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.8
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
India Yellow questions
What undertone does India Yellow have?
India Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down India Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is India Yellow a light or dark color?
India Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, India Yellow absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to India Yellow in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Coffeehouse Ochre CW-385 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 9.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with India Yellow?
Try Tailor Tack (No.302) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share India Yellow's undertone.
Where does India Yellow work best?
India Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 36, India Yellow absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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