Dead Salmon 28 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #B49D8D, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Trusty Tan from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B49D8D · 28
Dead Salmon
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Dead Salmon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dead Salmon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallDead Salmon
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTrusty Tan
Trusty Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Whispering Woods
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Free Wheeling
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bidwell Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rich Taupe
Behr
Nearly identical
Ashbury
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sanded Grout
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wright Stone Grey
PPG
Very similar
Village Crier
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gone Country
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dead Salmon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dead Salmon
#B49D8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dead Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dead Salmon Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Dead Salmon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dead Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dead Salmon have?
Dead Salmon by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dead Salmon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dead Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dead Salmon are Trusty Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Whispering Woods by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Muddy York by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dead Salmon's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dead Salmon?
Dead Salmon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dead Salmon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.