Farrow & Ball

Biscuit

No. 38

Biscuit is a warm yellow-beige with a muted base that keeps it closer to a neutral than a pure yellow. With an LRV of 65.8, it reads mid-light and can look warmer under incandescent lighting. It is often used in kitchens, dining areas, and living rooms where a warmer wall neutral is needed.

For trim and nearby neutrals, Pointing and White Tie keep the palette warm without strong contrast. For depth, Eating Room Red and Studio Green add darker accents, and Oval Room Blue can provide a cooler counterpoint.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 38

Biscuit in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Biscuit under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Biscuit under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

30%

Muted

LRV

65.8
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#BBA682
RGB Decimal
187, 166, 130
RGB Percent
73.3%, 65.1%, 51.0%
HSL
37.9, 29.5%, 62.2%
HSV
37.9, 30.5%, 73.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 11.2%, 30.5%, 26.7%
YIQ
168.2, 24.1, -6.8
XYZ
38.16, 39.45, 26.72
CIE Lab
69.08, 2.15, 21.46
CIE Luv
69.08, 15.38, 28.45
Hunter Lab
62.81, 1.95, 16.61
Decimal
12297858

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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