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Yellow Ground
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Ground Technical Profile
What color is Yellow Ground? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F2CF86. Colors similar to Yellow Ground include PPG Maybe Maui, Benjamin Moore Beverly Hills, Dutch Boy Coast Light. Yellow Ground has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Yellow Ground sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Yellow Ground
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Maybe Maui
PPG
Nearly identical
Beverly Hills
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coast Light
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Burmese Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Naples Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Perky Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Applesauce
Behr
Nearly identical
Perky Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Ground
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Ground
#F2CF86
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9CA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Ground
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Ground 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 Yellow Ground.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Ground — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Ground have?
Yellow Ground by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Yellow Ground from other brands?
The closest matches are Maybe Maui by PPG (#F6D48D), Beverly Hills by Benjamin Moore (#F2CB80), Coast Light by Dutch Boy (#F0D18E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Yellow Ground?
Yellow Ground has an LRV of 65.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yellow Ground's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.