ColorplanPale Hound
No.71 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 72 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 72. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Stanhope Yellow (380), Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Wimborne White (No.239).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 71.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E4DDB9 |
| RGB | 228, 221, 185 |
| HSL | 50°, 44%, 81% |
About Pale Hound
Pale Hound (No.71) is a light, muted yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 72, Pale Hound reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pale Hound'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 Green Ground (No.206), it's lighter and warmer.
How Pale Hound changes with the light
Pale Hound 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
Pale Hound's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pale Hound 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 Pale Hound can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pale Hound will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pale Hound in real homes
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Pale Hound 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 1.1
Also close: Butter Cookie (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Pale Hound questions
What undertone does Pale Hound have?
Pale Hound has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pale Hound's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pale Hound a light or dark color?
Pale Hound has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 71.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 72, Pale Hound reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Pale Hound in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Stanhope Yellow 380 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pale Hound?
Try Wimborne White (No.239) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Pale Hound's undertone.
Where does Pale Hound work best?
Pale Hound works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 72, Pale Hound reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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