BROWNS

Morocco Brown

#442D21

RGB 68, 45, 33 · HSL 21°, 35%, 20% · CMYK 0, 34, 51, 73

Morocco Brown is #442D21 in HEX — rgb(68, 45, 33), hsl(21°, 35%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 51%, 73%).

Morocco Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 21°, 35%, 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#442D21
RGB68, 45, 33
HSL21°, 35%, 20%
HSV21°, 51%, 27%
CMYK0, 34, 51, 73
Decimal4468001
CSS RGBrgb(68, 45, 33)
CSS HSLhsl(21, 35%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rojo Marrón SW9182

ΔE 4 · #4B3029

RAL

Mahogany Brown 8016

ΔE 4 · #4C2F27

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 5.5 · #53372C

Benjamin Moore

Coffeehouse CW-165

ΔE 5.6 · #51392E

Behr

Chocolate Coco S-G-760

ΔE 6.2 · #4E3931

Dulux

Button Eyes S06C9

ΔE 6.6 · #4F3932

Vista Paint

Jeff's Java K-1112

ΔE 6.9 · #523C32

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 8.2 · #473633

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 8.3 · #473933

Kilz

Black Bread LL100

ΔE 10.7 · #4C4235

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 11.3 · #5E463C

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 11.4 · #312F24

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12.1 · #583F40

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 12.6 · #4F443F

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 13.4 · #493C3F

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 13.9 · #534644

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 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

#442D21
#213845

Analogous

#452127
#442D21
#453F21

Triadic

#442D21
#21452E
#2E2145

Split-Complementary

#442D21
#21453F
#212745

Tetradic

#442D21
#274521
#213845
#3F2145

Monochromatic

#110B08
#110B08
#442D21
#78503A
#AC7253

Rectangle

#442D21
#384521
#213845
#2E2145

Compound

#442D21
#453F21
#213845
#212745

Variations

Lighter

#7C523C
#A97A60
#C9B2A6

Darker

#38241A
#271911
#170E0A

Saturation

#38312E
#452E21
#552911

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)

Aa

vs White

12.78:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#442D21
#393521

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#442D21
#323223

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#442D21
#442C2E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Morocco Brown 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

#724E34

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#442D21

Daylight 5500K

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

#605358

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#20323C

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

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: #442D21;
CSS — background 
background-color: #442D21;
CSS Variable 
--color-morocco-brown: #442D21;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'morocco-brown': '#442D21' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#442D21] text-[#442D21]
SCSS 
$morocco-brown: #442D21;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #442D21?

#442D21 is Morocco Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #442D21 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Morocco Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Morocco Brown?

Morocco Brown 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 Morocco Brown?

You can download Morocco 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 Morocco Brown?

The hex code is #442D21. In RGB it's 68, 45, 33, and in HSL it's 21°, 35%, 20%.

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