BROWNS

El Paso

#39392C

RGB 57, 57, 44 · HSL 60°, 13%, 20% · CMYK 0, 0, 23, 78

El Paso is #39392C in HEX — rgb(57, 57, 44), hsl(60°, 13%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 23%, 78%).

El Paso pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 60°, 13%, 20%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#39392C

RGB57, 57, 44

HSL60°, 13%, 20%

HSV60°, 23%, 22%

CMYK0, 0, 23, 78

Decimal3750188

CSS RGBrgb(57, 57, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 13%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Brown Green 6008

ΔE 2.7 · #39352A

Behr

Thorny Branch S-H-780

ΔE 3.4 · #343B2F

Benjamin Moore

Waller CW-510

ΔE 3.9 · #373B33

Sherwin-Williams

Andiron SW6174

ΔE 4.1 · #424036

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 4.6 · #312F24

Dulux

Fairoaks SG5E9

ΔE 4.9 · #3A3C36

Vista Paint

Ruggero Grey C-451

ΔE 5 · #464131

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruggero Grey 452

ΔE 5.7 · #484435

Kilz

Incense Stick LM100

ΔE 6 · #494237

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 8 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 8.6 · #3B3A3A

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.6 · #383737

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 8.8 · #444B43

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 9.3 · #414040

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 9.5 · #302F2F

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.9 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#39392C

#2C2C3A

Analogous

#3A332C

#39392C

#333A2C

Triadic

#39392C

#2C3A3A

#3A2C3A

Split-Complementary

#39392C

#2C333A

#332C3A

Tetradic

#39392C

#2C3A33

#2C2C3A

#3A2C33

Monochromatic

#0E0E0B

#39392C

#65654E

#90906F

Rectangle

#39392C

#2C3A2C

#2C2C3A

#3A2C3A

Compound

#39392C

#333A2C

#2C2C3A

#332C3A

Variations

Lighter

#686850

#929277

#BEBEB1

Darker

#2E2E23

#202018

#13130E

Saturation

#353531

#3A3A2C

#505016

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

11.70:1

AAA

vs Black

1.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#39392C

#3B382C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#39392C

#39392E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#39392C

#3A3738

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

El Paso grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#6A573C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#39392C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#575C60

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#222239

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #39392C;

CSS — background

background-color: #39392C;

CSS Variable

--color-el-paso: #39392C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'el-paso': '#39392C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#39392C] text-[#39392C]

SCSS

$el-paso: #39392C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #39392C?

#39392C is El Paso, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #39392C warm or cool?

El Paso reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with El Paso?

El Paso works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with El Paso?

El Paso pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download El Paso?

You can download El Paso on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for El Paso?

The hex code is #39392C. In RGB it's 57, 57, 44, and in HSL it's 60°, 13%, 20%.

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