How popular is Cord?
Searches per month · UKAbout 1,000 searches a month in the UKUp 11% on the previous 12 months.
- #124 most-searched paint color in the UK
- #86 most-searched Farrow & Ball color
- #8 most-searched yellow in the UK
Google search volume for “Farrow & Ball Cord” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Cord
Cord is a bright, medium-light yellow with warm yellow undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 54 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Farrow & Ball colors with the same hue and saturation as Cord, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Cord
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
- Code
- No. 16
- Hex
- #D1C09D
- RGB
- 209, 192, 157
- HSL
- 40, 36%, 72%
- CMYK
- 0, 8, 25, 18Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 78.3, 0.5, 19.8
- CSS
- --farrow-ball-cord
- LRV
- 54 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Warm Yellow
- Temperature
- warm
- Family
- yellow
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- modern emulsionestate emulsionfull glossestate eggshellmodern eggshell
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.