Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab

No. 290

Salon Drab by Farrow & Ball is a muted brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and an earthy, low-chroma base. Its hex value is #706556, and it has an LRV of 40.1, placing it in the mid-dark range where it absorbs a fair amount of light without feeling heavy. This makes it a practical choice for studies, hallways, and dining rooms where a grounded backdrop is needed.

It coordinates well with Farrow & Ball shades such as Pointing, Slipper Satin, Mouse Back, London Clay, and Dead Salmon, all of which complement its subdued warmth.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 290

Salon Drab in Real Homes (19 Photos)

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Salon Drab in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Salon Drab under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

35°

Orange Family

Lightness

39%

Dark

Saturation

13%

Very Muted

LRV

40.1

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#706556

RGB Decimal

112, 101, 86

RGB Percent

43.9%, 39.6%, 33.7%

HSL

34.6, 13.1%, 38.8%

HSV

34.6, 23.2%, 43.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.8%, 23.2%, 56.1%

YIQ

102.6, 11.4, -2.4

XYZ

13.02, 13.42, 10.71

CIE Lab

43.40, 1.70, 10.09

CIE Luv

43.40, 7.54, 12.29

Hunter Lab

36.64, 1.29, 6.86

Decimal

7365974

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

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Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Opposite on color wheel

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