Churlish Green 251 is a yellow paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #C8BD83, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gnome Green from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8BD83 · 251
Churlish Green
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Churlish Green Technical Profile
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Churlish Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Churlish Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallChurlish Green
Nearly identical
BehrGnome Green
Gnome Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Country Style
PPG
Nearly identical
Olive Hint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Turkish Bay Leaf
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lime Tart
Kilz
Very similar
Footie Pajamas
Vista Paint
Very similar
Footie Pajamas
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Olive Marinade
Valspar
Very similar
Palmed Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hearts of Palm
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Churlish Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Churlish Green
#C8BD83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Churlish Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Churlish Green 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 Churlish Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Churlish Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Churlish Green have?
Churlish Green by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Churlish Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Churlish Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Churlish Green are Gnome Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Country Style by PPG (a near-identical match), Olive Hint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Churlish Green'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 Churlish Green?
Churlish Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Churlish Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.