Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon 28
| Official page: | Dead Salmon 28 |
| Code: | 28 |
| Name: | Dead Salmon |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon?
Farrow and Ball's Dead Salmon is a warm and inviting pink-toned beige color with a subtle grey undertone. This unique shade is versatile and pairs well with other warm colors, such as golds and browns, as well as cool blues and greens. Dead Salmon is an excellent choice for creating a cozy atmosphere in bedrooms, living rooms, or dining rooms. It also works well as an accent color for trim or furniture pieces. For a modern look, pair Dead Salmon with crisp white and black accents.
Dead Salmon for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Dead Salmon for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige shade can create a unique space
Farrow and Ball 28 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Farrow and Ball 28 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Dead Salmon for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon undertones?
The undertone of Dead Salmon can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#B49D8D
RGB code:
180, 157, 141
Is Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon 28 cool or warm?
With a hue of 25° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
28 Dead Salmon HSL code: 25, 21%, 63%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Dead Salmon
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Dead Salmon with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 205, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Wine Dark.
LRV of Dead Salmon
Dead Salmon has an LRV of 36.3% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 36.3%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #b49d8d | |
| RGB Decimal | 180, 157, 141 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.59%, 61.57%, 55.29% | |
| HSV | Hue: 25° Saturation: 21.67% Value: 70.59% | |
| HSL | hsl(25, 21, 63) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.78 Yellow: 21.67 Key: 29.41 | |
| YIQ | Y: 162.053 I: 18.847 Q: -0.114 | |
| XYZ | X: 35.687 Y: 35.741 Z: 30.211 | |
| CIE Lab | L:66.322 a:5.876 b:11.488 | |
| CIE Luv | L:66.322 u:15.215 v:14.873 | |
| Decimal | 11836813 | |
| Hunter Lab | 59.784, 1.929, 11.888 |
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