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Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth

No. 283 · #C5BEAC · LRV ~51.7

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Greenwich Gate (~99% proximity)

Drop Cloth (No. 283) is a mid-tone beige from Farrow & Ball with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 51.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Greenwich Gate (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Drop Cloth in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

51.7 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

No. 283

HEX

#C5BEAC

RGB

197, 190, 172

HSL

43°, 18%, 72%

Family

Beiges

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Drop Cloth FAQ

What undertone does Drop Cloth have?

Drop Cloth is a mid-tone beige with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Drop Cloth?

Drop Cloth has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 51.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Drop Cloth in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Greenwich Gate (CSP-170), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Serene Thought (DE6234), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Naturel (SW 7542), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naturel (HGSW7542), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Stonington (PPG15-25), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Snake Charmer (8004-23B), ~96% proximity; Behr: Biking Trail (N350-3), ~95% proximity; PPG: Hideaway (PPG14-26), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Drop Cloth?

The HEX code of Drop Cloth (No. 283) is #C5BEAC, RGB 197, 190, 172. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.