ColorplanOctagon Yellow
No.7 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 46 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Octagon Yellow (No.7) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 46. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Cork (2153-40) 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 | 46.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D2B073 |
| RGB | 210, 176, 115 |
| HSL | 39°, 51%, 64% |
About Octagon Yellow
Octagon Yellow (No.7) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 46, Octagon Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Octagon 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 Sudbury Yellow (No.51), it's darker.
How Octagon Yellow changes with the light
Octagon 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
Octagon Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Octagon 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 Octagon Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Octagon Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Octagon Yellow in real homes
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Octagon 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Hathaway Gold (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Octagon Yellow questions
What undertone does Octagon Yellow have?
Octagon Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Octagon Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Octagon Yellow a light or dark color?
Octagon Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Octagon Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Octagon Yellow in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Cork 2153-40 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Octagon Yellow?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Octagon Yellow's undertone.
Where does Octagon Yellow work best?
Octagon Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 46, Octagon Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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