Farrow & Ball

Lancaster Yellow

No. 249

Lancaster Yellow is a soft, muted yellow with a warm undertone that leans toward cream rather than citrus. With an LRV of 91, it reflects a high amount of light and can brighten rooms noticeably, making it practical for kitchens, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel larger. The warmth in its base prevents it from looking washed out under artificial light.

It sits well alongside Old White and Slipper Satin for trim and ceilings, while Mouse's Back can ground it on lower walls or cabinetry. Hague Blue works as a strong contrast on doors or accents.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 249

Lancaster 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 Lancaster Yellow under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

53°

Orange Family

Lightness

84%

Light

Saturation

67%

Saturated

LRV

91.0

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

#F1EAB9

RGB Decimal

241, 234, 185

RGB Percent

94.5%, 91.8%, 72.5%

HSL

52.5, 66.7%, 83.5%

HSV

52.5, 23.2%, 94.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.9%, 23.2%, 5.5%

YIQ

230.5, 19.9, -13.8

XYZ

74.46, 81.05, 57.62

CIE Lab

92.15, -5.26, 24.70

CIE Luv

92.15, 6.86, 36.23

Hunter Lab

90.03, -5.28, 21.87

Decimal

15854265

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lancaster Yellow Mulholland Yellow Gone Giddy Citron

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Lancaster Yellow Ginseng Root Palm Coast Pale Lemon Chiffon

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Lancaster Yellow Faith Naive Peach Early Spring Green

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

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