Bancha
Farrow & Ball
No. 298
Bancha is an olive green named after Japanese tea leaves, and Farrow & Ball positions it as a deeper, modern take on their older Olive. It reads earthy and grounded rather than leafy, which has made it popular on kitchen cabinetry, paneling, and front doors. It pairs naturally with warm whites, terracotta, rattan, and black accents.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Oakmoss SW 6180 (#65684C) · Greenfield SW 6439 (#60724F) · Inverness SW 6433 (#576238)
Benjamin Moore: Guacamole 2144-10 (#646742) · Bonsai CC-666 (#606241) · Pine Brook 490 (#6E7450)
Similar Farrow & Ball colors: Dibber No. 312 (#7E775B) · Sap Green No. 199 (#747C51) · Cardamom No. CB5 (#665F4B)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Bancha?
The hex code for Farrow & Ball Bancha No. 298 is #676A49. In RGB that is 103, 106, 73. Use these values to reproduce Bancha in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Bancha?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Bancha is Guacamole 2144-10 (#646742). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Bancha warm or cool?
Bancha is warm, built on a yellow-based olive rather than a cool blue-green. The LRV is approximately 14, so it is a dark color that holds its depth day and night. Warm artificial light enriches it considerably, making it a strong evening room color. In gray northern light it can dull toward khaki, so balance it with warm woods and brass.
Why does Bancha look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #676A49 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What LRV does Bancha have?
Bancha has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 14, meaning it reflects about 14% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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