Salon Drab 290 is a brown paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #726454, estimated LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Log from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #726454 · 290
Salon Drab
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Salon Drab Technical Profile
HEX Code#726454
RGB114, 100, 84
Estimated LRV13.3
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 Familybrown
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Weathered Log
Dutch Boy
#716354
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Smokehouse
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#716354
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Stampede
Valspar
#736556
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Northwood Brown
Benjamin Moore
#706252
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Evening Shade
Vista Paint
#736557
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Cocoa
Dunn-Edwards
#736354
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Curlew
PPG
#766859
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Monk's Cloth
Hirshfield's
#6E6355
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Tan Bark Trail
Behr
#766453
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Pearl Beige
RAL
#6A5D4D
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Hitching Post
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#796D61
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Colors That Work With Salon Drab
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salon Drab
#726454
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#949564
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salon Drab
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salon Drab 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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Salon Drab — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salon Drab have?
Salon Drab by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Salon Drab from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salon Drab are Weathered Log by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Smokehouse by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Stampede by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Salon Drab'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 Salon Drab?
Salon Drab has a estimated lightness value of 13.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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