BROWNS

Madras

#473E23

RGB 71, 62, 35 · HSL 45°, 34%, 21% · CMYK 0, 13, 51, 72

Madras is #473E23 in HEX — rgb(71, 62, 35), hsl(45°, 34%, 21%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 51%, 72%).

Madras pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 45°, 34%, 21%. 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#473E23

RGB71, 62, 35

HSL45°, 34%, 21%

HSV45°, 51%, 28%

CMYK0, 13, 51, 72

Decimal4668963

CSS RGBrgb(71, 62, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 34%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Burley Wood S-H-700

ΔE 5.5 · #56472E

RAL

Yellow Olive 6014

ΔE 5.9 · #47402E

Vista Paint

Ruggero Grey C-451

ΔE 7.5 · #464131

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 8.3 · #5B4631

Benjamin Moore

River 2139-10

ΔE 8.5 · #474334

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruggero Grey 452

ΔE 8.6 · #484435

Dulux

Beggar S14D9

ΔE 8.7 · #5A4C39

Sherwin-Williams

Van Dyke Brown SW7041

ΔE 9.1 · #564536

Kilz

Black Bread LL100

ΔE 9.1 · #4C4235

PPG

Grapevine 1027-7

ΔE 10.9 · #5F563F

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 12.1 · #53453C

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 12.3 · #595244

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 13.3 · #624A3E

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 13.4 · #5E463C

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 15.3 · #473633

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 16.4 · #534644

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#473E23

#232C48

Analogous

#482C23

#473E23

#3F4823

Triadic

#473E23

#23483F

#3F2348

Split-Complementary

#473E23

#233F48

#2C2348

Tetradic

#473E23

#23482C

#232C48

#48233F

Monochromatic

#110F08

#15120A

#473E23

#7B6B3D

#AD9758

Rectangle

#473E23

#2C4823

#232C48

#3F2348

Compound

#473E23

#3F4823

#232C48

#2C2348

Variations

Lighter

#7E6E3E

#A99863

#C9C1A8

Darker

#3A321C

#282312

#18140A

Saturation

#3B3830

#483F23

#594712

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

10.60:1

AAA

vs Black

1.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#473E23

#453F23

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#473E23

#404028

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#473E23

#483B3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Madras 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

#755B35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#473E23

Daylight 5500K

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

#62605A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#21273B

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: #473E23;

CSS — background

background-color: #473E23;

CSS Variable

--color-madras: #473E23;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'madras': '#473E23' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#473E23] text-[#473E23]

SCSS

$madras: #473E23;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #473E23?

#473E23 is Madras, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #473E23 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Madras?

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

What colors pair well with Madras?

Madras 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 Madras?

You can download Madras 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 Madras?

The hex code is #473E23. In RGB it's 71, 62, 35, and in HSL it's 45°, 34%, 21%.

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