India Yellow vs Pastel yellow
Where India Yellow belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Pastel yellow is a RAL Classic color. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Pastel yellow (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than India Yellow (LRV 37), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 16.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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India Yellow vs Pastel yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see India Yellow on one side and Pastel yellow on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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