India Yellow 66 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #CB9E59, estimated LRV 38 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grain .06 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #CB9E59 · 66
India Yellow
38%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
India Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#CB9E59
RGB203, 158, 89
Estimated LRV37.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With India Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
India Yellow
#CB9E59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B979
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for India Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
India Yellow 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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India Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does India Yellow have?
India Yellow by Farrow & Ball has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 India Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to India Yellow are Grain .06 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Sunrise Heat by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Morgan Hill Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting India Yellow'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 India Yellow?
India Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 37.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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