NEUTRALS

Brownish Black

#413936

RGB 65, 57, 54 · HSL 16°, 9%, 23% · CMYK 0, 12, 17, 75

Brownish Black is #413936 in HEX — rgb(65, 57, 54), hsl(16°, 9%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 17%, 75%).

Brownish Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 16°, 9%, 23%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#413936

RGB65, 57, 54

HSL16°, 9%, 23%

HSV16°, 17%, 25%

CMYK0, 12, 17, 75

Decimal4274486

CSS RGBrgb(65, 57, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 9%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Evermore C-556

ΔE 1.4 · #433C38

Dulux

Gallant Knight S05B9

ΔE 1.4 · #413A35

Benjamin Moore

Night 2116-10

ΔE 1.6 · #453B37

Behr

Bison Brown 780B-7

ΔE 2 · #413632

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 2.2 · #403A3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Evermore 557

ΔE 2.2 · #463E3B

Sherwin-Williams

Rockweed SW2735

ΔE 2.5 · #443735

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 3.2 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 3.9 · #3B3A3A

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 4 · #373632

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 4.2 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 4.5 · #473633

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 4.6 · #414040

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 4.9 · #493C3F

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 6.8 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 7.1 · #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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#413936

#353D40

Analogous

#403538

#413936

#403D35

Triadic

#413936

#354038

#383540

Split-Complementary

#413936

#35403D

#353840

Tetradic

#413936

#384035

#353D40

#3D3540

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#161413

#413936

#6A5D58

#92827C

Rectangle

#413936

#3D4035

#353D40

#383540

Compound

#413936

#403D35

#353D40

#353840

Variations

Lighter

#6B5E59

#928580

#BFB8B6

Darker

#332D2A

#231F1D

#151211

Saturation

#3C3A39

#403835

#5B2C1B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

11.27:1

AAA

vs Black

1.86:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#413936

#3D3C36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#413936

#3A3A36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#413936

#413939

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Brownish Black gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#705744

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#413936

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D5C68

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#25383E

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: #413936;

CSS — background

background-color: #413936;

CSS Variable

--color-brownish-black: #413936;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brownish-black': '#413936' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#413936] text-[#413936]

SCSS

$brownish-black: #413936;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #413936?

#413936 is Brownish Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #413936 warm or cool?

Brownish Black reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Brownish Black?

Brownish Black works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Brownish Black?

Brownish Black pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Brownish Black?

You can download Brownish Black 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 Brownish Black?

The hex code is #413936. In RGB it's 65, 57, 54, and in HSL it's 16°, 9%, 23%.

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