BROWNS

Magic Metal

#3F3925

RGB 63, 57, 37 · HSL 46°, 26%, 20% · CMYK 0, 10, 41, 75

Magic Metal is #3F3925 in HEX — rgb(63, 57, 37), hsl(46°, 26%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 41%, 75%).

Magic Metal pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 46°, 26%, 20%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#3F3925

RGB63, 57, 37

HSL46°, 26%, 20%

HSV46°, 41%, 25%

CMYK0, 10, 41, 75

Decimal4143397

CSS RGBrgb(63, 57, 37)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 26%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Yellow Olive 6014

ΔE 3.6 · #47402E

Behr

Dried Leaf S-H-710

ΔE 3.9 · #453F2F

Vista Paint

Ruggero Grey C-451

ΔE 4.6 · #464131

Benjamin Moore

River 2139-10

ΔE 5.7 · #474334

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruggero Grey 452

ΔE 6.1 · #484435

Kilz

Black Bread LL100

ΔE 6.7 · #4C4235

Sherwin-Williams

Dark Clove SW9183

ΔE 7.2 · #4C3D31

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 7.7 · #312F24

Dulux

Hidden Cove S16A9

ΔE 8.1 · #4A4339

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 10.4 · #5B4631

PPG

Afternoon Tea 1023-7

ΔE 10.8 · #594E40

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 11.8 · #473633

Valspar

Olive Suede 6010-3

ΔE 11.9 · #524F45

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 12.6 · #3B3938

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 12.8 · #515545

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 13 · #5E463C

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

#3F3925

#262C40

Analogous

#402D26

#3F3925

#394026

Triadic

#3F3925

#26403A

#3A2640

Split-Complementary

#3F3925

#263940

#2D2640

Tetradic

#3F3925

#26402D

#262C40

#402639

Monochromatic

#100F09

#3F3925

#706642

#A1915E

Rectangle

#3F3925

#2C4026

#262C40

#3A2640

Compound

#3F3925

#394026

#262C40

#2D2640

Variations

Lighter

#746944

#A0936A

#C5BFAB

Darker

#342F1E

#242014

#15130B

Saturation

#37352F

#403A26

#534413

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

11.52:1

AAA

vs Black

1.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3F3925

#3E3A25

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3F3925

#3A3A28

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3F3925

#403638

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Magic Metal 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

#6F5737

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3F3925

Daylight 5500K

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

#5C5C5B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#222839

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: #3F3925;

CSS — background

background-color: #3F3925;

CSS Variable

--color-magic-metal: #3F3925;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magic-metal': '#3F3925' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3F3925] text-[#3F3925]

SCSS

$magic-metal: #3F3925;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3F3925?

#3F3925 is Magic Metal, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #3F3925 warm or cool?

Magic Metal reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Magic Metal?

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

What colors pair well with Magic Metal?

Magic Metal 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 Magic Metal?

You can download Magic Metal 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 Magic Metal?

The hex code is #3F3925. In RGB it's 63, 57, 37, and in HSL it's 46°, 26%, 20%.

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