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Dayroom Yellow

Farrow & Ball · 233

The Analysis

Dayroom Yellow is a high-LRV (74.76) pigment, meaning it reflects a significant amount of light back into the room. This makes it an excellent choice for brightening up dim spaces and creating an expansive, open feel.

It works best as a main wall colour in rooms where you want to promote activity and warmth. It is too saturated to be considered a 'neutral' backdrop, so treat it as a deliberate design feature.

LRV 75

History & Origin

This is a classic period-inspired shade, reminiscent of traditional 19th-century interiors. It fits perfectly in a heritage home renovation but can look equally fresh in a modern kitchen.

Undertonewarm-green
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How to Use It

Pair this with crisp white trim to keep it from looking muddy, or lean into the warmth with light oak wood tones. For hardware, unlacquered brass adds a cohesive, traditional finish, while matte black hardware provides a sharper, contemporary contrast.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels distinctly energizing and cheerful. It provides a warm, sunny disposition that can improve the mood of a room, even on overcast days.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Fresh Butter

    Benjamin Moore · 290

  • Hawthorne Yellow

    Benjamin Moore · HC-4

  • Dainty Daisy

    Valspar · V018-1

  • Venetian Yellow

    Sherwin-Williams · SW1666

  • Lily Bulb

    Behr · P320-3

  • Pear Cider

    Behr · P330-3

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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