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Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth

Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Drop Cloth paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 283. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Drop Cloth 283
Color code:283
Color name:Drop Cloth
Brand:Farrow and Ball

Drop Cloth for bedroom

  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bedroom
    Instagram @homedecor_with_jj
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bedroom
    Instagram @simply.weekend
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bedroom
    Instagram @insidenumber5
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bedroom
    Instagram @homedecor_with_jj
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bedroom
    Instagram @simply.weekend
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bedroom
    Instagram @insidenumber5
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bedroom
    Instagram @homedecor_with_jj
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bedroom
    Instagram @simply.weekend
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bedroom
    Instagram @insidenumber5

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 Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Drop Cloth for living room

  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth living room paint review
    Instagram @edwardianbythewoods
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 living room
    Instagram @twentyfivehome
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 living room
    Instagram @redecor.74
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 living room
    Instagram @mabelhouse1903
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 living room
    Instagram @edwardian_about_yorkshire
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 hallway
    Instagram @_homeofvictoria
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 living room
    Instagram @thelincolnshirehome

Check out this stunning Light used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige color shade can create a unique space

Drop Cloth for bathroom

  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bathroom
    Instagram @insideourcottagerevamp
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bathroom
    Instagram @ourruralnest
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bathroom
    Instagram @aurorahome.england
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bathroom
    Instagram @insideourcottagerevamp
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bathroom
    Instagram @ourruralnest
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bathroom
    Instagram @aurorahome.england
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bathroom
    Instagram @insideourcottagerevamp
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bathroom
    Instagram @ourruralnest
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 bathroom
    Instagram @aurorahome.england

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Light real bathrooms.

Drop Cloth on kitchen cabinets

  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @soto.designs.ny
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @soto.designs.ny
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @justsprayituk
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @my.early.american
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @brabantsbrughuisje
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @homeatmayvilla

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Drop Cloth reviews

  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 dining room
    Instagram @the_here_home
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 painted furniture
    Instagram @farmhousefurniture
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 kids' room
    Instagram @the_scandi_victorian
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 stairs
    Instagram @greyandgracedesign
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 painted cabinets
    Instagram @derekbarrettdesign
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 wall paint
    Instagram @homeiswherehighfieldis
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 accent wall
    Instagram @india.interiors
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 wardrobe
    Instagram @corner.cottage0
  • Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 panelling
    Instagram @homeonthesouthcoast

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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LRV of Drop Cloth

Drop Cloth 283 has an LRV of 51.53% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 51.53% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth undertones?

Red is Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#C9BEAB

RGB code:

201, 190, 171

Is Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 38° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

283 Drop Cloth HSL code: 38, 22%, 73%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Color comparison

Drop Cloth 283 vs Old White 4

Are you struggling to choose between these two hues for your next project? Our comparison will help you choose the ideal color for your space.

Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 vs Farrow and Ball Old White 4Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283
LRV: 51.53%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 54.93%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Drop Cloth 283 vs Bone 15

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283 vs Farrow and Ball Bone 15Farrow and Ball Drop Cloth 283
LRV: 51.53%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 56%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

FormatCode
HEX#c9beabcopy color code
RGB Decimal201, 190, 171copy color code
RGB Percent78.82%, 74.51%, 67.06%copy color code
HSVHue: 38° Saturation: 14.93% Value: 78.82%copy color code
HSLhsl(38, 22, 73)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.47 Yellow: 14.93 Key: 21.18copy color code
YIQY: 191.123 I: 12.66 Q: -3.586copy color code
XYZX: 49.85 Y: 52.186 Z: 45.964copy color code
CIE LabL:77.392 a:0.674 b:10.989copy color code
CIE LuvL:77.392 u:7.664 v:15.693copy color code
Decimal13221547copy color code
Hunter lab72.24, -3.241, 12.843copy color code