Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth

No. 283

Drop Cloth by Farrow & Ball is a muted grey-beige with neutral undertones that sit comfortably between warm and cool. With an LRV of 74.3, it reflects a high amount of light, making it a practical choice for rooms of any size. The colour reads as a soft greige in daylight and takes on a slightly warmer cast under incandescent lighting.

It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and transitional spaces such as hallways where a subdued, non-distracting wall colour is preferred. Farrow & Ball School House White or Slipper Satin on ceilings and trim maintains a low-contrast, cohesive look. For added depth, Down Pipe on joinery or a feature element introduces a darker anchor without disrupting the neutral palette.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 283

Drop Cloth in Real Homes (34 Photos)

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Drop Cloth in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

72%

Light

Saturation

18%

Muted

LRV

74.3
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Color Position
Saturation →
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Color Codes

HEX
#C5BDAC
RGB Decimal
197, 189, 172
RGB Percent
77.3%, 74.1%, 67.5%
HSL
40.8, 17.7%, 72.4%
HSV
40.8, 12.7%, 77.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 4.1%, 12.7%, 22.7%
YIQ
189.5, 10.2, -3.6
XYZ
48.67, 51.24, 46.36
CIE Lab
76.83, -0.10, 9.59
CIE Luv
76.83, 5.71, 13.87
Hunter Lab
71.58, -0.09, 8.48
Decimal
12959148

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