Bancha 298 is a neutral paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #686A47, estimated LRV 14 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old School from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #686A47 · 298
Bancha
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bancha Technical Profile
HEX Code#686A47
RGB104, 106, 71
Estimated LRV13.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Old School
Hirshfield's
#686945
Close digital match
Coconut Husk
Behr
#666949
Close digital match
Guacamole
Benjamin Moore
#656843
Close digital match
Old School
Vista Paint
#666842
Close digital match
Rustling Leaves
PPG
#6B6D4E
Close digital match
Fresh Moss
Dutch Boy
#636949
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Oakmoss
Sherwin-Williams
#65684C
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Summer's End
Valspar
#676443
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Wild Jungle
Kilz
#6A6E40
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RAL
#6C7156
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Secret Path
Dunn-Edwards
#737054
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#696346
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Colors That Work With Bancha
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bancha
#686A47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F895B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bancha
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bancha 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
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Bancha — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bancha have?
Bancha by Farrow & Ball has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bancha from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bancha are Old School by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Coconut Husk by Behr (a close digital match), Guacamole by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bancha'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 Bancha?
Bancha has a estimated lightness value of 13.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Bancha's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.