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.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 41

Drab in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Drab under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

52%

Medium

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

54.3
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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

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

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