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Babouche
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Babouche Technical Profile
What color is Babouche? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #ECC363. Colors similar to Babouche include Sherwin-Williams Quilt Gold, Benjamin Moore Firefly, Sherwin-Williams Overjoy. Babouche has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Babouche sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Babouche
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Babouche from other brands?
The closest matches are Quilt Gold by Sherwin-Williams (#EAC365), Firefly by Benjamin Moore (#EFC564), Overjoy by Sherwin-Williams (#EEC25F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Babouche?
Babouche has an LRV of 57.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Babouche's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.