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Duqqa Brown

#442211

RGB 68, 34, 17 · HSL 20°, 60%, 17% · CMYK 0, 50, 75, 73

Duqqa Brown is #442211 in HEX — rgb(68, 34, 17), hsl(20°, 60%, 17%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 75%, 73%).

Duqqa Brown pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 60%, 17%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#442211

RGB68, 34, 17

HSL20°, 60%, 17%

HSV20°, 75%, 27%

CMYK0, 50, 75, 73

Decimal4465169

CSS RGBrgb(68, 34, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 60%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 5.7 · #4F2318

RAL

Fawn Brown 8007

ΔE 8.9 · #59351F

Sherwin-Williams

French Roast SW6069

ΔE 9.4 · #4F3426

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 9.6 · #563529

Benjamin Moore

Terrazzo CSP-360

ΔE 12.4 · #5F3C30

Behr

Root Beer 240F-7

ΔE 12.8 · #643E2D

Vista Paint

Jeff's Java K-1112

ΔE 14.5 · #523C32

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 15.1 · #633D38

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 15.8 · #563135

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 16.6 · #6A443B

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 16.8 · #683839

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 17.1 · #6C483A

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 17.2 · #6B443D

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 17.4 · #67272A

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 18.7 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 20.1 · #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

#442211

#113445

Analogous

#45111A

#442211

#453D11

Triadic

#442211

#114523

#231145

Split-Complementary

#442211

#11453D

#111A45

Tetradic

#442211

#1A4511

#113445

#3D1145

Monochromatic

#140A05

#442211

#834121

#C06030

Rectangle

#442211

#344511

#113445

#231145

Compound

#442211

#453D11

#113445

#111A45

Variations

Lighter

#894522

#C16A3F

#D4AB96

Darker

#391B0D

#281308

#170B04

Saturation

#332924

#452311

#4E2009

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

14.16:1

AAA

vs Black

1.48:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#442211

#35300F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#442211

#2A2A14

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#442211

#442124

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Duqqa 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

#724628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#442211

Daylight 5500K

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

#604B4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#163645

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: #442211;

CSS — background

background-color: #442211;

CSS Variable

--color-duqqa-brown: #442211;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'duqqa-brown': '#442211' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#442211] text-[#442211]

SCSS

$duqqa-brown: #442211;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #442211?

#442211 is Duqqa Brown, a near-black orange with a warm undertone.

Is #442211 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Duqqa Brown?

Duqqa 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 Duqqa Brown?

Duqqa 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 Duqqa Brown?

You can download Duqqa 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 Duqqa Brown?

The hex code is #442211. In RGB it's 68, 34, 17, and in HSL it's 20°, 60%, 17%.

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