Churlish Green 251 is a yellow paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #C8BD83, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #C8BD83 · 251
Churlish Green
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Churlish Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8BD83
RGB200, 189, 131
Estimated LRV50.3
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyyellow
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Churlish Green
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Churlish Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Churlish Green are Gnome Green by Behr (a close digital match), Country Style by PPG (a close digital match), Olive Hint by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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