NEUTRALS

Turkish Coffee

#483F39

RGB 72, 63, 57 · HSL 24°, 12%, 25% · CMYK 0, 12, 21, 72

Turkish Coffee is #483F39 in HEX — rgb(72, 63, 57), hsl(24°, 12%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 21%, 72%).

Turkish Coffee pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 24°, 12%, 25%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#483F39

RGB72, 63, 57

HSL24°, 12%, 25%

HSV24°, 21%, 28%

CMYK0, 12, 21, 72

Decimal4734777

CSS RGBrgb(72, 63, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 12%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gardiner Brown S07B9

ΔE 0.9 · #483E37

Behr

French Roast UL140-1

ΔE 0.9 · #49413B

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 1.8 · #4D423C

Sherwin-Williams

Sealskin SW7675

ΔE 1.8 · #48423C

Benjamin Moore

Black 2130-10

ΔE 2.1 · #463D3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Evermore 557

ΔE 2.1 · #463E3B

Vista Paint

Evermore C-556

ΔE 2.2 · #433C38

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 2.7 · #4F443F

RAL

Grey Olive 6006

ΔE 4.2 · #3E3B32

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.3 · #53453C

Valspar

Brown Velvet 1011-10

ΔE 4.5 · #514845

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.7 · #534644

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 5 · #524A46

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 5.3 · #473633

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.9 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 9.5 · #392A27

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 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

#483F39

#384147

Analogous

#47383A

#483F39

#474638

Triadic

#483F39

#38473E

#3E3847

Split-Complementary

#483F39

#384746

#383A47

Tetradic

#483F39

#3A4738

#384147

#463847

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#1D1916

#483F39

#72645A

#9A897E

Rectangle

#483F39

#414738

#384147

#3E3847

Compound

#483F39

#474638

#384147

#383A47

Variations

Lighter

#72645A

#988A81

#C2BBB6

Darker

#39322D

#28221E

#171412

Saturation

#423F3D

#473E38

#63391C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.27:1

AAA

vs Black

2.05:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#483F39

#444239

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#483F39

#41413A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#483F39

#483E3F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Turkish Coffee gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#755C46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#483F39

Daylight 5500K

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

#63616A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#293944

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #483F39;

CSS — background

background-color: #483F39;

CSS Variable

--color-turkish-coffee: #483F39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turkish-coffee': '#483F39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#483F39] text-[#483F39]

SCSS

$turkish-coffee: #483F39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #483F39?

#483F39 is Turkish Coffee, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #483F39 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Turkish Coffee?

Turkish Coffee works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Turkish Coffee?

Turkish Coffee pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Turkish Coffee?

You can download Turkish Coffee 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 Turkish Coffee?

The hex code is #483F39. In RGB it's 72, 63, 57, and in HSL it's 24°, 12%, 25%.

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