Acid Drop
Farrow & BallAll Paint Colours
Yellow
Acid Drop is a published paint colour from Farrow & Ball.
At a glance
- Manufacturer
- Farrow & Ball
- Collection
- All Paint Colours
- Colour family
- Yellow
- Available finishes
- 8
Finish finder
What are you painting?
These products form part of Farrow & Ball's published paint range. Confirm that the selected colour is currently available in the required product and finish.
For interior walls and ceilings, lower-sheen finishes usually create the calmest result.
Recommended
Dead Flat
Ultra matt multi-surface finish for walls, ceilings, woodwork and metal in busy interior spaces.
- Ultra matt - approximately 2% sheen
- High durability
- Washable
Alternative
Modern Emulsion
Durable matt finish for walls and ceilings, including kitchens, bathrooms and busy spaces.
- Matt - approximately 7% sheen
- High durability
- Washable
Prioritising durable finishes suited to trim, doors, furniture, wood and metal.
Recommended
Exterior Eggshell
Low-sheen exterior finish for wood and metal, including doors, trims and garden structures.
- Low sheen - approximately 20% sheen
- High durability
- Washable
Alternative
Full Gloss
High-shine interior and exterior finish for wood, metal, front doors and skirting boards.
- High shine - approximately 95% sheen
- High durability
- Washable
Prioritising washable, stain-resistant and moisture-capable finishes for demanding rooms.
Recommended
Modern Emulsion
Durable matt finish for walls and ceilings, including kitchens, bathrooms and busy spaces.
- Matt - approximately 7% sheen
- High durability
- Washable
Alternative
Flat Eggshell
Low-sheen finish for wood, metal, concrete, floors and kitchen or bathroom cabinets.
- Low sheen - approximately 20% sheen
- High durability
- Washable
Showing finishes with recorded exterior suitability before interior-only products.
Recommended
Exterior Eggshell
Low-sheen exterior finish for wood and metal, including doors, trims and garden structures.
- Low sheen - approximately 20% sheen
- High durability
- Washable
Alternative
Exterior Masonry
Very flat matt exterior wall finish for brick and render.
- Very flat matt - approximately 2% sheen
- High durability
- Moisture resistant
Start with the most versatile recorded finishes, then use advanced options for a precise surface.
Recommended
Dead Flat
Ultra matt multi-surface finish for walls, ceilings, woodwork and metal in busy interior spaces.
- Ultra matt - approximately 2% sheen
- High durability
- Washable
Alternative
Exterior Eggshell
Low-sheen exterior finish for wood and metal, including doors, trims and garden structures.
- Low sheen - approximately 20% sheen
- High durability
- Washable
Advanced options
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What matters most?
Based on the manufacturer's published guidance, these paint products may suit your project.
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Exterior Masonry Best for: Exterior walls, Masonry Very flat matt exterior wall finish for brick and render. Exterior High durability Moisture resistant Low sheen View details
Exterior Eggshell Best for: Doors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Metal Low-sheen exterior finish for wood and metal, including doors, trims and garden structures. Exterior High durability Washable Moisture resistant View details
Dead Flat Best for: High-traffic areas, Interior ceilings, Interior walls, Metal Ultra matt multi-surface finish for walls, ceilings, woodwork and metal in busy interior spaces. Interior High durability Washable Low sheen View details
Estate Emulsion Best for: Interior ceilings, Interior walls Very matt chalky finish for low-traffic interior walls and ceilings. Interior Low sheen View details
Modern Emulsion Best for: Bathrooms, High-traffic areas, Interior ceilings, Interior walls Durable matt finish for walls and ceilings, including kitchens, bathrooms and busy spaces. Interior High durability Washable Moisture resistant View details
Flat Eggshell Best for: Bathrooms, Floors, Kitchen cupboards, Metal Low-sheen finish for wood, metal, concrete, floors and kitchen or bathroom cabinets. Interior High durability Washable Stain resistant View details
Modern Eggshell Best for: Bathrooms, Floors, Kitchen cupboards, Metal Mid-sheen finish for hard-working wood, metal, concrete, floors and kitchen or bathroom cabinets. Interior High durability Washable Stain resistant View details
Full Gloss Best for: Doors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Metal High-shine interior and exterior finish for wood, metal, front doors and skirting boards. Interior Exterior High durability Washable View details
Colour relationships
Build a scheme around Acid Drop
Move from a considered paint palette to close alternatives and wallpaper pairings without leaving the colour story.
A considered palette from Farrow & Ball
Five deliberate companions, each chosen for a different job in the room.
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Light companions
High-lightness, low-chroma colours with a compatible undertone.
Quiet neutrals
Muted colours that keep a restrained connection to the source hue.
Harmonising colours
Related hues with enough tonal separation to remain distinct.
Contrast colours
Higher-chroma colours with a stronger perceptual separation.
Deep anchors
Low-lightness, restrained colours that ground the palette.
Calculated from HEX-derived Lab and RGB data using lightness, chroma, hue separation, ΔE00 and screen contrast. Digital suggestions are a starting point; compare current physical samples in the intended light and finish.
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Patterns with a related hue or restrained tonal connection.
Digital relationships are a starting point. View paint and wallpaper samples together in the intended room and light.
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Professional reference
Technical colour information
Stored digital values, nearest references, methodology and record provenance.
Digital colour values
- HEX
#C2C365- RGB (digital)
194, 195, 101- Lab (digital)
76.94, -13.5, 46.72- HSL (digital)
60.64, 43.93, 58.04
HEX, RGB, Lab and HSL describe the stored digital representation; they are not measurements of dried paint. LRV appears only when the source record supplies it.
Nearest NCS & Pantone references
- Nearest NCS (digital)
- S 2040-G70YΔE00 1.38
- Nearest stored Pantone (digital)
- Pantone 617ΔE00 4.39
These are calculated nearest stored digital references, not official manufacturer specifications or exact equivalents.
Colour matching methodology
Relationships use stored colour data and documented CIEDE2000 calculations. Materials, sheen, lighting and application can change the physical result.
Read the full methodology →Available paint products and finishes
Exterior Masonry, Exterior Eggshell, Dead Flat, Estate Emulsion, Modern Emulsion, Flat Eggshell, Modern Eggshell, Full Gloss
Return to the finish finder ↑Source, provenance & updates
Maintained by Designer Colours from the stored supplier and colour data shown on this page.
Useful answers
Questions about Acid Drop
What kind of colour is Acid Drop?
Acid Drop is a published paint colour from Farrow & Ball.
Should I sample Acid Drop first?
Screen colours are indicative only. Always sample the colour in your space before making a final selection.
Which finishes are available for Acid Drop?
The current record lists Exterior Masonry, Exterior Eggshell, Dead Flat, Estate Emulsion, Modern Emulsion, Flat Eggshell, Modern Eggshell, Full Gloss. Select what you are painting above, then confirm current colour and product availability before ordering.
Is there an exact NCS or Pantone equivalent for Acid Drop?
Any NCS or Pantone relationship shown here is a nearest stored digital comparison, not an official manufacturer equivalence. Compare physical samples.
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