What is the HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon?

The exact hexadecimal code for Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon (No. 28) is #B8A096. Its sRGB values are R: 184, G: 160, B: 150.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Dead Salmon?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon is 38. This makes it a balanced mid-tone color suitable for whole-house applications.

What is the best cheap dupe for Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon?

The best budget match for Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon is Sherwin-Williams Redend Point (SW 9081) with a 89.2% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 2.8), saving $63 per gallon.

What undertones does Dead Salmon have?

Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon features Earthy Mushroom Pink, Muted Terracotta, Warm Taupe undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Farrow & BallCode: No. 28Warm Tones

Dead Salmon

A historic color named from an 1805 bill of sale for 'dead' (flat) salmon paint. A soothing brownish pink that brings warm elegance to dining areas.

Dominant Undertones:

Earthy Mushroom PinkMuted TerracottaWarm Taupe

Est. Price: $145/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

38/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$101/gal

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Farrow & BallNo. 28

Dead Salmon

HEX: #B8A096 • LRV: 38

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See Dead Salmon on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.

Dead Salmon#B8A096

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#B8A096

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

184, 160, 150

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

38%

Absorbs Light

HSL

18°, 19%, 65%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,13,18,28

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

luxury

$145/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Dead Salmon

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$1010 (10 gal)

#1Sherwin-Williams Alternative

89.2% Match

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Redend Point

Sherwin-Williams (SW 9081)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.8

LRV Comparison:38 vs 30

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#2Valspar Alternative

83.7% Match

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Vintage Rose

Valspar (1004-9C)

$44/gal

💰 Saves $101 per gallon

70% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):3.86

LRV Comparison:38 vs 37

"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Lowe's

#3Sherwin-Williams Alternative

66.1% Match

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Dorian Gray

Sherwin-Williams (SW 7017)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):8.4

LRV Comparison:38 vs 39

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#4Valspar Alternative

61.7% Match

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Warm Putty

Valspar (6006-1A)

$44/gal

💰 Saves $101 per gallon

70% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):9.66

LRV Comparison:38 vs 47

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Lowe's

Dead Salmon Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Redend Point	SW 9081	89.2%	2.8	$82	View Specs
Benjamin Moore	Coventry Gray	HC-169	60%	12.84	$94	View Specs
Behr	Battleship Gray	N360-4	60%	12.32	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Duke Gray	JG-04	60%	15.23	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Vintage Rose	1004-9C	83.7%	3.86	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Dead Salmon

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Dead Salmon in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Salmon

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon?

The official hexadecimal color code is #B8A096. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 184, Green: 160, Blue: 150.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Dead Salmon?

Dead Salmon has an LRV of 38. Its mid-tone LRV gives it stability, making it an ideal whole-house paint that will not wash out in bright sunlight.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Dead Salmon?

The closest budget alternative is Sherwin-Williams Redend Point (SW 9081), scoring a 89.2% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $63 per gallon.