Dead Salmon
Dead Salmon is a versatile paint color from Farrow & Ball. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 45 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#b49d8d
LRV
36.30
Dead Salmon in Real Rooms
Dead Salmon has a medium-high LRV of 36.3 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
12 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Dead Salmon takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon modern living room color
@linterieuradvies
11 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Dead Salmon in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon boho bedroom paint review
@annestramgram_home
5 Bathroom Photos
In the bathroom, Dead Salmon brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon bathroom color review
@henandcraskedinburgh
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon bathroom wall panelling
@theoldapple__house
Dead Salmon bathroom wall panelling color
@theoldapple__house
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon 28 bathroom attic room
@cotswolds1234
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon 28 bathroom
@hopeandtedinteriors
7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Dead Salmon earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Dead Salmon kitchen cabinets color review
@patmcdonnellpaints
1 House Photo
Dead Salmon on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon 28 garage door
@the_trees_house
2 Front Door Photos
Choosing Dead Salmon for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon front door color review
@that_overton_house
Dead Salmon front door color review
@that_overton_house
1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing Dead Salmon with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon sunny dining room
@sunhillmanor
4 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Dead Salmon on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon wall paint
@realestatewithleilani
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon 28 painted wardrobe
@emmingham_bespoke
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon 28 accent wall
@elliegeorgiahome
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon 28 wall paint
@mattwillisinteriors
1 Home Office Photo
For those who spend their day on camera, Dead Salmon is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon home office paint review
@designsatno16
1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Dead Salmon make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Farrow and Ball Dead Salmon 28 kitchen
@our.ennerdale
