BROWNS

Hidden Passage

#3C3005

RGB 60, 48, 5 · HSL 47°, 85%, 13% · CMYK 0, 20, 92, 76

Hidden Passage is #3C3005 in HEX — rgb(60, 48, 5), hsl(47°, 85%, 13%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 92%, 76%).

Hidden Passage pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 47°, 85%, 13%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#3C3005

RGB60, 48, 5

HSL47°, 85%, 13%

HSV47°, 92%, 24%

CMYK0, 20, 92, 76

Decimal3944453

CSS RGBrgb(60, 48, 5)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 85%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Burley Wood S-H-700

ΔE 14.4 · #56472E

RAL

Fawn Brown 8007

ΔE 15.9 · #59351F

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 16.3 · #5B4631

Benjamin Moore

Taupe 2110-10

ΔE 16.6 · #5B4531

Sherwin-Williams

French Roast SW6069

ΔE 16.9 · #4F3426

Dulux

Marsh S17D9

ΔE 17.5 · #5C5237

Vista Paint

Ruggero Grey C-451

ΔE 17.8 · #464131

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruggero Grey 452

ΔE 19.1 · #484435

Kilz

Black Bread LL100

ΔE 19.2 · #4C4235

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 19.5 · #312F24

PPG

Olive Green 1113-7

ΔE 20.3 · #5D583E

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 22.1 · #5E463C

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 22.1 · #624A3E

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 22.9 · #595244

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 23.4 · #473633

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 25.6 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#3C3005

#05113D

Analogous

#3D1505

#3C3005

#2D3D05

Triadic

#3C3005

#053D31

#31053D

Split-Complementary

#3C3005

#052D3D

#15053D

Tetradic

#3C3005

#053D15

#05113D

#3D052D

Monochromatic

#181302

#3C3005

#846A0B

#CBA210

Rectangle

#3C3005

#113D05

#05113D

#31053D

Compound

#3C3005

#2D3D05

#05113D

#15053D

Variations

Lighter

#8F730C

#D2AC22

#E0CC83

Darker

#322803

#231C01

#151000

Saturation

#2A2619

#3D3105

#403302

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

12.99:1

AAA

vs Black

1.62:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C3005

#393205

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C3005

#323210

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C3005

#3D2C2F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Hidden Passage 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

#6C511F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C3005

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A5643

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0D1B4F

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: #3C3005;

CSS — background

background-color: #3C3005;

CSS Variable

--color-hidden-passage: #3C3005;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hidden-passage': '#3C3005' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3C3005] text-[#3C3005]

SCSS

$hidden-passage: #3C3005;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C3005?

#3C3005 is Hidden Passage, a near-black brown with a warm undertone.

Is #3C3005 warm or cool?

Hidden Passage reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hidden Passage?

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

What colors pair well with Hidden Passage?

Hidden Passage 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 Hidden Passage?

You can download Hidden Passage 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 Hidden Passage?

The hex code is #3C3005. In RGB it's 60, 48, 5, and in HSL it's 47°, 85%, 13%.

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