NEUTRALS

Noble Brown

#4B3F3E

RGB 75, 63, 62 · HSL 5°, 9%, 27% · CMYK 0, 16, 17, 71

Noble Brown is #4B3F3E in HEX — rgb(75, 63, 62), hsl(5°, 9%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 17%, 71%).

Noble Brown pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 5°, 9%, 27%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#4B3F3E

RGB75, 63, 62

HSL5°, 9%, 27%

HSV5°, 17%, 29%

CMYK0, 16, 17, 71

Decimal4931390

CSS RGBrgb(75, 63, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 9%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Noble Brown SG5A8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Tucker CW-175

ΔE 1.3 · #4B413F

Behr

Sweet Molasses PPU5-20

ΔE 1.9 · #4C423F

Hallman-Lindsay

Evermore 557

ΔE 2.4 · #463E3B

Sherwin-Williams

Bitter Chocolate SW6013

ΔE 2.6 · #4D3C3C

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

ΔE 2.8 · #4E413C

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 2.8 · #493C3F

PPG

Phantom Mist 1002-7

ΔE 3.1 · #4B4441

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 3.2 · #534644

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 3.4 · #4D423C

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 4 · #403A3A

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 4.6 · #473633

Dunn-Edwards

Molasses DE6399

ΔE 5 · #574A47

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.8 · #53453C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.4 · #583F40

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4B3F3E

#3F4A4B

Analogous

#4B3F44

#4B3F3E

#4B463F

Triadic

#4B3F3E

#3F4B40

#403F4B

Split-Complementary

#4B3F3E

#3F4B46

#3F444B

Tetradic

#4B3F3E

#444B3F

#3F4A4B

#463F4B

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#211C1C

#4B3F3E

#756361

#9B8987

Rectangle

#4B3F3E

#4A4B3F

#3F4A4B

#403F4B

Compound

#4B3F3E

#4B463F

#3F4A4B

#3F444B

Variations

Lighter

#746261

#988887

#C2BABA

Darker

#3C3332

#2A2322

#181414

Saturation

#474343

#4B403F

#6A261F

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

10.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B3F3E

#45433E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B3F3E

#41413E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B3F3E

#4B3F40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Noble Brown 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

#785C4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B3F3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#65616E

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2C4749

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: #4B3F3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B3F3E;

CSS Variable

--color-noble-brown: #4B3F3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'noble-brown': '#4B3F3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B3F3E] text-[#4B3F3E]

SCSS

$noble-brown: #4B3F3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B3F3E?

#4B3F3E is Noble Brown, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4B3F3E warm or cool?

Noble Brown reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Noble Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Noble Brown?

Noble Brown 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 Noble Brown?

You can download Noble 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 hex code for Noble Brown?

The hex code is #4B3F3E. In RGB it's 75, 63, 62, and in HSL it's 5°, 9%, 27%.

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