Yellow Ground vs Gold Buff
Where Yellow Ground belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Gold Buff is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Yellow Ground belongs to the beige-yellow family and Gold Buff to the beige family. Yellow Ground (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Gold Buff (LRV 56), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Yellow Ground vs Gold Buff Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Yellow Ground on one side and Gold Buff 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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