How popular is Yellowcake?
ColorRank13#6,113 of 50,762
Searches per month · UKAbout 70 searches a month in the UK
Google search volume for “Farrow & Ball Yellowcake” 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 Yellowcake
Yellowcake is a uplifting, medium-light yellow with warm yellow undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 67 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Yellowcake
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
- Code
- No. 279
- Hex
- #E9D75E
- RGB
- 233, 215, 94
- HSL
- 52, 76%, 64%
- CMYK
- 0, 8, 60, 9Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 85.4, -8.2, 60.5
- CSS
- --farrow-ball-yellowcake
- LRV
- 67 (Light)
- Undertone
- Warm Yellow
- Temperature
- warm
- Family
- yellow
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- modern emulsionestate emulsionfull glossestate eggshellmodern eggshell
0 · Dark100 · Light
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