# Farrow and Ball Drab

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-drab](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-drab)

Farrow and Ball Drab 41 is a muted mid-tone brown with a dry, earthy cast and a noticeable yellow-beige undertone. Its low saturation keeps it from feeling overly golden, giving the color a softened, slightly weathered appearance. In bright daylight, Drab can show more of its khaki warmth, while lower or cooler light brings forward its subdued brown-grey side. It suits studies, hallways, kitchens, and painted cabinetry, particularly alongside natural oak, aged brass, linen, terracotta, and off-white trim. Use this shade where a grounded neutral is wanted without the stronger contrast of a deep brown.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** Drab
- **Color code:** 41
- **HEX:** #99896e
- **RGB:** 153, 137, 110
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 38° Saturation: 28.1% Value: 60.0%
- **HSL:** hsl(38, 17.41, 51.57)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.46 Yellow: 28.1 Key: 40.0
- **YIQ:** Y: 138.706 I: 18.211 Q: -5.018
- **XYZ:** X: 24.897 Y: 25.79 Z: 18.414
- **CIE Lab:** L:57.837 a:1.654 b:16.704
- **CIE Luv:** L:57.837 u:11.59 v:21.578
- **Decimal:** 10062190
- **Hunter Lab:** 50.784, -1.362, 14.05

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Yellow grey](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-grey-ral-7034)
- [Jotun Local Green](https://plan-home.com/color/local-green-8546)
- [Dulux Desert Dusk](https://plan-home.com/color/desert-dusk)
- [Jotun Sandy](https://plan-home.com/color/sandy-10962)
- [Farrow and Ball Mouse's Back](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-mouses-back-40)
- [Tikkurila Conglomerate](https://plan-home.com/color/conglomerate-s484)
- [Farrow and Ball Dauphin](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-dauphin)
- [RAL Classic Pearl beige](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-beige-ral-1035)
- [Dulux Bracken Salts 1](https://plan-home.com/color/bracken-salts-1)
- [Dulux Common Dormouse](https://plan-home.com/color/common-dormouse)
- [Dulux Caramel Sand 1](https://plan-home.com/color/caramel-sand-1)
- [Dulux Gooseberry Fool 2](https://plan-home.com/color/gooseberry-fool-2)
- [Dulux Khaki Mists 2](https://plan-home.com/color/khaki-mists-2)
- [Dulux Chalky Downs 2](https://plan-home.com/color/chalky-downs-2)
- [Dulux Brave Ground](https://plan-home.com/color/brave-ground-10yy-30106)
- [RAL Classic Grey beige](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-beige-ral-1019)
- [RAL Classic Olive yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-yellow-ral-1020)
- [Little Greene Serpentine](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-serpentine-233)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball London Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-london-stone-6)
- [Farrow and Ball Light Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-light-stone)
- [Farrow and Ball Mouse's Back](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-mouses-back-40)
- [Farrow and Ball Planter](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-planter)
- [Farrow and Ball Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-buff)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Dauphin](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-dauphin)
- [Farrow and Ball Salon Drab](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-salon-drab)
- [Farrow and Ball Broccoli Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-broccoli-brown)
- [Farrow and Ball Cardamom](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-cardamom)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Black Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-black-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Graupel](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-graupel)
- [Farrow and Ball Kittiwake](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-kittiwake-307)
- [Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-lulworth-blue-89)
- [Farrow and Ball Wine Dark](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-wine-dark-308)
- [Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/stiffkey-blue-281)
- [Farrow and Ball Hague Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/hague-blue-30)

Official product page: https://www.farrow-ball.com/us/paint/drab

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.