BROWNS

Dark Rum

#45362B

RGB 69, 54, 43 · HSL 25°, 23%, 22% · CMYK 0, 22, 38, 73

Dark Rum is #45362B in HEX — rgb(69, 54, 43), hsl(25°, 23%, 22%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 38%, 73%).

Dark Rum pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 25°, 23%, 22%. 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#45362B

RGB69, 54, 43

HSL25°, 23%, 22%

HSV25°, 38%, 27%

CMYK0, 22, 38, 73

Decimal4535851

CSS RGBrgb(69, 54, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 23%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tarpley CW-170

ΔE 2.7 · #4A3931

Vista Paint

Wrightsford K-1168

ΔE 2.7 · #463730

Sherwin-Williams

Dark Clove SW9183

ΔE 3.1 · #4C3D31

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 3.3 · #4E3B31

Dulux

Brunette Curls S04A9

ΔE 3.6 · #493933

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 3.7 · #473933

Behr

Chocolate Coco S-G-760

ΔE 3.9 · #4E3931

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 5.2 · #473633

Kilz

Black Bread LL100

ΔE 5.5 · #4C4235

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6.8 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 7 · #53372C

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 7.6 · #4F443F

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 9 · #5E463C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 9.4 · #534644

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 9.7 · #493C3F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 10.1 · #583F40

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

#45362B

#2B3A45

Analogous

#452B2D

#45362B

#45432B

Triadic

#45362B

#2B4536

#362B45

Split-Complementary

#45362B

#2B4543

#2B2D45

Tetradic

#45362B

#2D452B

#2B3A45

#432B45

Monochromatic

#100C0A

#16110E

#45362B

#745B49

#A18068

Rectangle

#45362B

#3A452B

#2B3A45

#362B45

Compound

#45362B

#45432B

#2B3A45

#2B2D45

Variations

Lighter

#765C4A

#9F8470

#C5B8AE

Darker

#382B22

#271E17

#17110D

Saturation

#3C3734

#45362B

#5B3216

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

11.57:1

AAA

vs Black

1.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#45362B

#3E3B2B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#45362B

#39392D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#45362B

#453536

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Dark Rum 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

#73553B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#45362B

Daylight 5500K

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

#605A60

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#24323C

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: #45362B;

CSS — background

background-color: #45362B;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-rum: #45362B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-rum': '#45362B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#45362B] text-[#45362B]

SCSS

$dark-rum: #45362B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #45362B?

#45362B is Dark Rum, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #45362B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Rum?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Rum?

Dark Rum 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 Dark Rum?

You can download Dark Rum 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 Dark Rum?

The hex code is #45362B. In RGB it's 69, 54, 43, and in HSL it's 25°, 23%, 22%.

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