Salon Drab 290 is a brown paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #726454, 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.
Ref. #726454 · 290
Salon Drab
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Salon Drab Technical Profile
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Salon Drab in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salon Drab in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallSalon Drab
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWeathered Log
Weathered Log
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stampede
Valspar
Nearly identical
Northwood Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Evening Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cocoa
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Curlew
PPG
Nearly identical
Monk's Cloth
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tan Bark Trail
Behr
Nearly identical
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Hitching Post
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salon Drab
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Salon Drab.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Salon Drab in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salon Drab from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salon Drab are Weathered Log by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Smokehouse by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Stampede by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Salon Drab's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.