India Yellow 66 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #CB9E59, 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.
Ref. #CB9E59 · 66
India Yellow
38%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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India Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to India Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallIndia Yellow
Nearly identical
ColorhouseGrain .06
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sunrise Heat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Morgan Hill Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wildflower Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Alchemy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sunrise Heat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Amber Glass
Behr
Nearly identical
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Amaretto Sours
PPG
Very similar
Lewis Gold
Valspar
Very similar
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With India Yellow
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to India Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample India Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match India Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to India Yellow are Grain .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Sunrise Heat by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Morgan Hill Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why India Yellow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.