BROWNS
Appalachian Brown
#493A33
Sitting at HSL 19°, 18%, 24%, Appalachian Brown reads grounded and warm. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers pair it with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Appalachian Brown 2115-10
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
living rooms, dining rooms, libraries
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #493A33?
#493A33 is Appalachian Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.
Is #493A33 warm or cool?
Appalachian Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Appalachian Brown?
Appalachian Brown works well in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Appalachian Brown?
Appalachian Brown pairs naturally with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Appalachian Brown?
You can download Appalachian Brown 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 RGB value of #493A33?
#493A33 converts to RGB 73, 58, 51.