BROWNS
Subterranean
#452C1F
Subterranean is #452C1F in HEX — rgb(69, 44, 31), hsl(21°, 38%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 55%, 73%).
Subterranean pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 21°, 38%, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Sherwin-Williams
French Roast SW6069
RAL
Mahogany Brown 8016
Dutch Boy
Western Brown VS-9660
Benjamin Moore
Coffeehouse CW-165
Dulux
Tuk Tuk S08C9
Behr
Chocolate Sparkle 770B-7
Vista Paint
Jeff's Java K-1112
IKEA
IKEA197 197
Hallman-Lindsay
Film Noir 144
Kilz
Black Bread LL100
Dunn-Edwards
Northern Territory DEA158
Colorhouse
Nourish .05 Nourish-05
Kobra
Red 17
PPG
Fudge 1073-7
Valspar
Ancient Burgundy 1011-6
Farrow & Ball
Mahogany 36
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
3/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Grounded · Earthy
Subterranean 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #452C1F?
#452C1F is Subterranean, a deep brown with a warm undertone.
Is #452C1F warm or cool?
Subterranean reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Subterranean?
Subterranean works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.
What colors pair well with Subterranean?
Subterranean 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 Subterranean?
You can download Subterranean 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 Subterranean?
The hex code is #452C1F. In RGB it's 69, 44, 31, and in HSL it's 21°, 38%, 20%.
