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Blackened Brown

#442200

RGB 68, 34, 0 · HSL 30°, 100%, 13% · CMYK 0, 50, 100, 73

Blackened Brown is #442200 in HEX — rgb(68, 34, 0), hsl(30°, 100%, 13%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 100%, 73%).

Blackened Brown pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 100%, 13%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#442200

RGB68, 34, 0

HSL30°, 100%, 13%

HSV30°, 100%, 27%

CMYK0, 50, 100, 73

Decimal4465152

CSS RGBrgb(68, 34, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 100%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Fawn Brown 8007

ΔE 10.1 · #59351F

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 10.8 · #4F2318

Sherwin-Williams

French Roast SW6069

ΔE 14.2 · #4F3426

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 14.6 · #563529

Behr

Root Beer 240F-7

ΔE 15.4 · #643E2D

Benjamin Moore

Charlton CW-265

ΔE 16.2 · #6A3E2E

Vista Paint

Hideaway C-136

ΔE 18.3 · #624534

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 19.2 · #654637

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 20.1 · #6C483A

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 20.1 · #694A39

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 20.6 · #6A443B

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 21.5 · #6B443D

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 21.6 · #67272A

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 22.2 · #683839

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 22.4 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 26.5 · #5D3B42

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#442200

#002142

Analogous

#420000

#442200

#424200

Triadic

#442200

#004221

#210042

Split-Complementary

#442200

#004242

#000042

Tetradic

#442200

#004200

#002142

#420042

Monochromatic

#1A0D00

#442200

#8F4700

#DB6E00

Rectangle

#442200

#214200

#002142

#210042

Compound

#442200

#424200

#002142

#000042

Variations

Lighter

#9B4E00

#E17A12

#E8B17B

Darker

#351B00

#241200

#150B00

Saturation

#2B2117

#422100

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

14.24:1

AAA

vs Black

1.47:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#442200

#362F00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#442200

#2A2A07

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#442200

#442024

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Blackened Brown reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#72461B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#442200

Daylight 5500K

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

#604B3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#092E53

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: #442200;

CSS — background

background-color: #442200;

CSS Variable

--color-blackened-brown: #442200;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blackened-brown': '#442200' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#442200] text-[#442200]

SCSS

$blackened-brown: #442200;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #442200?

#442200 is Blackened Brown, a near-black orange with a warm undertone.

Is #442200 warm or cool?

Blackened Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blackened Brown?

Blackened Brown works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Blackened Brown?

Blackened Brown pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Blackened Brown?

You can download Blackened Brown 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 Blackened Brown?

The hex code is #442200. In RGB it's 68, 34, 0, and in HSL it's 30°, 100%, 13%.

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