ColorplanOrangery
No.70 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 48 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Orangery (No.70) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 48. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Eye of the Tiger (188). For trim, try Tailor Tack (No.302).
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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 | 48.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E1B06E |
| RGB | 225, 176, 110 |
| HSL | 34°, 66%, 66% |
About Orangery
Orangery (No.70) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 48, Orangery has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Orangery'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 Octagon Yellow (No.7), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Orangery changes with the light
Orangery 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
Orangery's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Orangery 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 Orangery can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Orangery will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Orangery in real homes
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Orangery 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: Gamboge (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.1
Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Orangery questions
What undertone does Orangery have?
Orangery has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Orangery's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Orangery a light or dark color?
Orangery has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Orangery has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Orangery in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Eye of the Tiger 188 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 7.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Orangery?
Try Tailor Tack (No.302) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Orangery's undertone.
Where does Orangery work best?
Orangery works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 48, Orangery has visible color without darkening a room much.
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