BROWNS

Bittersweet

#443832

RGB 68, 56, 50 · HSL 20°, 15%, 23% · CMYK 0, 18, 26, 73

Bittersweet is #443832 in HEX — rgb(68, 56, 50), hsl(20°, 15%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 26%, 73%).

Bittersweet pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 20°, 15%, 23%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#443832

RGB68, 56, 50

HSL20°, 15%, 23%

HSV20°, 26%, 27%

CMYK0, 18, 26, 73

Decimal4470834

CSS RGBrgb(68, 56, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 15%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bittersweet 2114-10

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 1.2 · #473933

Dulux

Leather Case S03A9

ΔE 1.2 · #453732

Behr

Baronial Brown N170-7

ΔE 1.6 · #463834

Vista Paint

Wrightsford K-1168

ΔE 1.7 · #463730

Sherwin-Williams

Rockweed SW2735

ΔE 2.6 · #443735

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 3 · #473633

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 4.2 · #45322E

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 4.4 · #4D423C

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 5.3 · #4F443F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 6 · #3B3938

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 6.2 · #493C3F

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6.2 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 6.4 · #392A27

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 6.7 · #3B3A3A

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.9 · #383737

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

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

#443832

#323E43

Analogous

#433235

#443832

#434132

Triadic

#443832

#324338

#383243

Split-Complementary

#443832

#324341

#323543

Tetradic

#443832

#354332

#323E43

#413243

Monochromatic

#0F0C0B

#171311

#443832

#6F5C52

#998175

Rectangle

#443832

#3E4332

#323E43

#383243

Compound

#443832

#434132

#323E43

#323543

Variations

Lighter

#715D53

#98847A

#C1B8B3

Darker

#362C28

#261E1B

#161210

Saturation

#3D3A38

#433832

#5C2F19

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

11.31:1

AAA

vs Black

1.86:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#443832

#3E3C32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#443832

#3A3A33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#443832

#443738

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Bittersweet 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

#725741

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#443832

Daylight 5500K

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

#605C65

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.

#25363E

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: #443832;

CSS — background

background-color: #443832;

CSS Variable

--color-bittersweet: #443832;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bittersweet': '#443832' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#443832] text-[#443832]

SCSS

$bittersweet: #443832;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #443832?

#443832 is Bittersweet, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #443832 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bittersweet?

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

What colors pair well with Bittersweet?

Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet?

You can download Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet?

The hex code is #443832. In RGB it's 68, 56, 50, and in HSL it's 20°, 15%, 23%.

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