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Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth

No. 283 · #C5BEAC · LRV 51.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Greenwich Gate is a 99% match

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

Compare Drop Cloth with other brands

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LRV

51.7 · Mid-tone

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Benjamin Moore: Greenwich Gate (CSP-170), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Serene Thought (DE6234), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Naturel (SW 7542), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naturel (HGSW7542), 96%; Glidden: Stonington (PPG15-25), 96%; Valspar: Snake Charmer (8004-23B), 96%; Behr: Biking Trail (N350-3), 95%; PPG: Hideaway (PPG14-26), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.