Farrow & Ball

Gervase Yellow

No. 72

Gervase Yellow is a warm yellow with earthy undertones that pull it toward ochre rather than bright lemon. At an LRV of 79.4, it reflects a good deal of light and can make smaller rooms feel more open, though it will read stronger on a full wall in direct sunlight. It works well in kitchens, hallways, and garden-facing rooms where a warm tone is practical without being heavy.

Pointing and White Tie are straightforward trim partners, and it can be used alongside Archive and Hay for tonal warmth, or paired with Hague Blue for a sharper contrast.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 72

Gervase Yellow 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 Gervase Yellow under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Gervase Yellow under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

47°

Orange Family

Lightness

71%

Light

Saturation

52%

Saturated

LRV

79.4

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

#DCCB90

RGB Decimal

220, 203, 144

RGB Percent

86.3%, 79.6%, 56.5%

HSL

46.6, 52.1%, 71.4%

HSV

46.6, 34.5%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.7%, 34.5%, 13.7%

YIQ

201.4, 29.1, -14.8

XYZ

55.91, 59.94, 35.01

CIE Lab

81.81, -2.65, 31.62

CIE Luv

81.81, 13.95, 43.15

Hunter Lab

77.42, -2.54, 25.12

Decimal

14470032

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Gervase Yellow Citrus Yellow Split Pea Soup Autumn Festival

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Gervase Yellow Norfolk Cream Satin Weave Spice Ivory

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Gervase Yellow Lavender Sky Violets Are Blue Canterbury Bells

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Gervase Yellow Sunny Lime Farmer's Market Paradise Hills Green

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Gervase Yellow Farmer's Market Honeysuckle Rose Reflecting Rose

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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Pale Avocado

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Golden Garden

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Waterbury Cream

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Halo

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Hay

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Shortbread

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Behr

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