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Bassoon

Yellows Paint

Bassoon is a grounded ochre yellow from Little Greene, with the warmth of sun-baked straw and a touch of muted earth. It feels richer than a pale yellow and more restrained than a bright gold.

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About this colour

At #C09F66, Bassoon reads as a warm, slightly browned yellow that brings weight as well as light to a wall. It reflects enough light to keep a room feeling open, but its earthier base stops it from looking sharp or sugary. In north-facing rooms it can take on a deeper, more muted mustard note, while in south-facing light the golden side comes forward and it feels fuller and warmer. It sits well beside aged oak, walnut and painted joinery, and it also gives a strong backdrop to linen, wool and muted checked upholstery.

How to use it

Bassoon suits sitting rooms, studies and dining spaces where you want warmth without brightness. It works particularly well with dark woodwork, natural oak, tobacco-coloured leather and upholstery in olive, rust or stone shades.

On a wall, Bassoon gives a room a warm golden depth without turning bright.

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