Babouche 223 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #ECC363, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quilt Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECC363 · 223
Babouche
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Babouche in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Babouche in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallBabouche
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsQuilt Gold
Quilt Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Quilted Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Firefly
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Warm Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
I'm a Local
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
I’m a Local
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wild Bamboo
Behr
Nearly identical
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Golden Appeal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Lemon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemonette
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Babouche
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Babouche
#ECC363
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6C969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Babouche
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Babouche Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Babouche.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Babouche — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Babouche have?
Babouche by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Babouche in your own space before committing.
What colors match Babouche from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Babouche are Quilt Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Quilted Gold by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Firefly by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Babouche's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Babouche?
Babouche has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Babouche's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.