Pink-brown paint color
Dead Salmon

A warm mix of pink and brown
Dead Salmon is a muted pink-brown with an earthy feel. It works well in dining rooms, bedrooms, and spaces with dark wood.
- Color family
- Pink-brown
- Undertone
- Brown
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
Color & light
Color and lighting
It can look pinker or more like a warm neutral as the light changes.
Temperature
warmIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 177
- Green
- 156
- Blue
- 141
HSL
- Hue
- 25°
- Saturation
- 19%
- Lightness
- 62%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Daylight shows more of the pink.
Cool or indirect light
Cool shade makes it look more muted and brown.
Warm evening light
Warm lamps bring a richer, warmer tone.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Dead Salmon in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Muted pink-brown walls complement the striped chairs and curved wood coffee table.

Dining room
Pink-brown walls warm the room around the round table and cream dining chairs.

Kitchen cabinets
Soft pink-brown cabinets pair with pale counters and the thick wood range mantel.

Bedroom
Pink-brown walls surround a pale turned wood bed and neutral striped bedding.

Home office
Painted built-ins frame the dark wood desk beside the arched window.

Bathroom
Pink-brown walls bring warmth above the checkerboard floor and white fixtures.
Exterior
See Dead Salmon on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Pink-brown clapboards pair with pale porch columns and a stone base.

Front door
The muted pink-brown door adds warmth to the pale stucco entrance.

Shutters & trim
Pink-brown louvered shutters complement the textured cream facade.

Fences & garden structures
The pink-brown picket gate opens onto a stone path between flowering beds.

Stucco
Warm pink-brown stucco contrasts with dark windows and the coastal stone wall.

Garage door
The pink-brown garage door blends with its surround beside a stone entry wall.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Dead Salmon
White and dark gray
Clean white trim with a deep gray accent.
- Dead SalmonNo. 28 · Main color
- All WhiteNo. 2005 · Second color
- RailingsNo. 31 · Accent color
Soft white and green-gray
A warm white and muted green-gray.
- Dead SalmonNo. 28 · Main color
- PointingNo. 2003 · Second color
- PigeonNo. 25 · Accent color
White and pink
Warm white with a plaster pink accent.
- Dead SalmonNo. 28 · Main color
- School House WhiteNo. 291 · Second color
- Setting PlasterNo. 231 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Nearby pink-brown shades, from light to dark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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