Farrow & Ball

Broccoli Brown

No. 198

Broccoli Brown is a muted earthy brown with subtle gray undertones that keep it from reading too warm or chocolate-toned. With an LRV of 46.1, it sits in the mid range and can darken in rooms with limited natural light. It works well in traditional or rustic interiors, particularly on lower walls, cabinetry, or as a grounding accent.

For a layered neutral palette, it pairs with Farrow & Ball's Slipper Satin and Dimity, while soft sage greens or muted ochres complement its natural warmth. Cooler grays or deep charcoal tones can also be used alongside it for definition.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 198

Broccoli Brown in Real Homes (16 Photos)

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Broccoli Brown in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

34°

Orange Family

Lightness

45%

Medium

Saturation

14%

Very Muted

LRV

46.1

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#827462

RGB Decimal

130, 116, 98

RGB Percent

51.0%, 45.5%, 38.4%

HSL

33.8, 14.0%, 44.7%

HSV

33.8, 24.6%, 51.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.8%, 24.6%, 49.0%

YIQ

118.1, 14.1, -2.7

XYZ

17.66, 18.12, 14.12

CIE Lab

49.64, 2.36, 11.93

CIE Luv

49.64, 9.69, 14.92

Hunter Lab

42.57, 1.88, 8.47

Decimal

8549474

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Broccoli Brown Salon Drab Marshlands Char Brown

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Broccoli Brown Oyster Shell Amazing Gray Burnished Clay

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Broccoli Brown License To Dream Moody Sky Violetta

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Broccoli Brown Zipline Green Roaming Pony Avon Green

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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