ColorplanSalon Drab
No.290 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 13 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Salon Drab (No.290) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Dash of Pepper (1554). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 13.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #706556 |
| RGB | 112, 101, 86 |
| HSL | 35°, 13%, 39% |
About Salon Drab
Salon Drab (No.290) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 13, Salon Drab absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Salon Drab's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Pantalon (No.221); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Salon Drab changes with the light
Salon Drab is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Salon Drab will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Salon Drab will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Salon Drab from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Salon Drab will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Salon Drab in real homes
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Salon Drab equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Northwood Brown (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Mountain Olive (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Salon Drab questions
What undertone does Salon Drab have?
Salon Drab has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Salon Drab's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Salon Drab a light or dark color?
Salon Drab has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Salon Drab absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Salon Drab in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Dash of Pepper 1554 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Sherwin-Williams: Thunderous SW 6201 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 5.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Salon Drab?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Salon Drab's undertone.
Where does Salon Drab work best?
Salon Drab works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Salon Drab absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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