Drop Cloth 283 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #C9BEAB, estimated LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baja Beach from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #C9BEAB · 283
Drop Cloth
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Drop Cloth Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9BEAB
RGB201, 190, 171
Estimated LRV52.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Drop Cloth
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Baja Beach
Vista Paint
#C8BDA9
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Naturel
Sherwin-Williams
#CBC0AD
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Ellipsis
Dutch Boy
#CBC0AD
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Dry Mountains
Kilz
#C8BEAA
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Brick House Tan
Benjamin Moore
#C9BDA8
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Tawny Grey
PPG
#C7BEAC
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Soft Stones
Valspar
#C5BBA8
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Bungalow Beige
Behr
#CCBFAC
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Soft Leather
Hirshfield's
#C5BAA6
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Seagull Wail
Dunn-Edwards
#C7BDA8
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Colors That Work With Drop Cloth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Drop Cloth
#C9BEAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Drop Cloth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Drop Cloth 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
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Drop Cloth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Drop Cloth have?
Drop Cloth by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Drop Cloth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Drop Cloth are Baja Beach by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Naturel by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Ellipsis by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Drop Cloth'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 Drop Cloth?
Drop Cloth has a estimated lightness value of 52.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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