BROWNS

Framed

#4A4239

RGB 74, 66, 57 · HSL 32°, 13%, 26% · CMYK 0, 11, 23, 71

Framed is #4A4239 in HEX — rgb(74, 66, 57), hsl(32°, 13%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 71%).

Framed pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 32°, 13%, 26%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#4A4239

RGB74, 66, 57

HSL32°, 13%, 26%

HSV32°, 23%, 29%

CMYK0, 11, 23, 71

Decimal4866617

CSS RGBrgb(74, 66, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 13%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Framed S14B9

Exact match

Kilz

Incense Stick LM100

ΔE 1.3 · #494237

Behr

French Roast UL140-1

ΔE 1.9 · #49413B

Benjamin Moore

Night 2134-10

ΔE 2.2 · #4C443E

Sherwin-Williams

Sealskin SW7675

ΔE 2.2 · #48423C

Hallman-Lindsay

Philosophically Speaking 578

ΔE 2.9 · #4D483D

Vista Paint

Deep Shadow C-444

ΔE 3 · #4C4639

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 3.1 · #4F443F

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 3.4 · #53453C

RAL

Grey Olive 6006

ΔE 4.3 · #3E3B32

Valspar

Deep Earth 6010-2

ΔE 4.5 · #544B45

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 4.8 · #524A46

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 5.5 · #534644

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 6.2 · #574C49

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.6 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 10.6 · #5B4631

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#4A4239

#3A424B

Analogous

#4B3A3A

#4A4239

#4A4B3A

Triadic

#4A4239

#3A4B43

#433A4B

Split-Complementary

#4A4239

#3A4A4B

#3A3A4B

Tetradic

#4A4239

#3A4B3A

#3A424B

#4B3A4A

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#201C18

#4A4239

#76695B

#9D9080

Rectangle

#4A4239

#424B3A

#3A424B

#433A4B

Compound

#4A4239

#4A4B3A

#3A424B

#3A3A4B

Variations

Lighter

#76695B

#9A8F81

#C3BDB7

Darker

#3C362E

#2A251F

#181512

Saturation

#454240

#4B433A

#68451D

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

9.86:1

AAA

vs Black

2.13:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A4239

#474439

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A4239

#43433A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A4239

#4A4142

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Framed 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

#775E46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A4239

Daylight 5500K

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

#64636A

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.

#2A3746

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: #4A4239;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A4239;

CSS Variable

--color-framed: #4A4239;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'framed': '#4A4239' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A4239] text-[#4A4239]

SCSS

$framed: #4A4239;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A4239?

#4A4239 is Framed, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #4A4239 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Framed?

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

What colors pair well with Framed?

Framed 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 Framed?

You can download Framed 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 Framed?

The hex code is #4A4239. In RGB it's 74, 66, 57, and in HSL it's 32°, 13%, 26%.

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