Farrow & Ball

Drab

No. 41

Drab by Farrow & Ball is a warm mid-tone brown with grey undertones that keep it from reading too earthy. At an LRV of 54.3, it sits in the middle of the reflectance range, producing a moderate tone that neither brightens nor darkens a room dramatically. The grey content gives it a muted, dusty quality that suits living rooms, studies, and hallways in period or country-style properties.

It pairs well with Farrow & Ball Pointing or Wimborne White on trim for a clean edge against the warmth. London Stone and Mouse Back work as tonal companions on adjacent walls, while Hague Blue or Pelt can be used sparingly for deeper contrast on doors or built-in joinery.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 41

Drab in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Drab under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Drab under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

52%

Medium

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

54.3

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#99896E

RGB Decimal

153, 137, 110

RGB Percent

60.0%, 53.7%, 43.1%

HSL

37.7, 17.4%, 51.6%

HSV

37.7, 28.1%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.5%, 28.1%, 40.0%

YIQ

138.7, 18.2, -5.0

XYZ

24.90, 25.79, 18.42

CIE Lab

57.84, 1.66, 16.70

CIE Luv

57.84, 11.59, 21.57

Hunter Lab

50.78, 1.40, 12.23

Decimal

10062190

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Monochromatic dark

Drab Elk Horn Palm Desert Classic Bronze

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Opposite on color wheel

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