Yellow Ground 218 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #F2CF86, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hollywood Starlet from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2CF86 · 218
Yellow Ground
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Ground Technical Profile
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Yellow Ground in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yellow Ground in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallYellow Ground
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHollywood Starlet
Hollywood Starlet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Maybe Maui
PPG
Nearly identical
Cream of the Crop
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Beverly Hills
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Naples Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Perky Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Applesauce
Behr
Nearly identical
Perky Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bask in the Glow
Valspar
Very similar
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Yellow Ground in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yellow Ground from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Ground are Hollywood Starlet by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Maybe Maui by PPG (a near-identical match), Cream of the Crop by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Yellow Ground'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 Yellow Ground?
Yellow Ground has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.2, 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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