ColorplanPrint Room Yellow
No.69 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 51 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Print Room Yellow (No.69) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold (HC-8) 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 | 51.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCB97A |
| RGB | 220, 185, 122 |
| HSL | 39°, 58%, 67% |
About Print Room Yellow
Print Room Yellow (No.69) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 51, Print Room Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Print Room 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 lighter.
How Print Room Yellow changes with the light
Print Room 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
Print Room Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Print Room 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 Print Room Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Print Room Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Print Room Yellow in real homes
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Print Room 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 1.4
Also close: Roasted Sesame Seed (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Print Room Yellow questions
What undertone does Print Room Yellow have?
Print Room Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Print Room Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Print Room Yellow a light or dark color?
Print Room Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Print Room Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Print Room Yellow in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Dorset Gold HC-8 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Sherwin-Williams: Compatible Cream SW 6387 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Print Room Yellow?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Print Room Yellow's undertone.
Where does Print Room Yellow work best?
Print Room Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 51, Print Room Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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