BROWNS

Western Ridge

#4D4138

RGB 77, 65, 56 · HSL 26°, 16%, 26% · CMYK 0, 16, 27, 70

Western Ridge is #4D4138 in HEX — rgb(77, 65, 56), hsl(26°, 16%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 27%, 70%).

Western Ridge pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 26°, 16%, 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#4D4138

RGB77, 65, 56

HSL26°, 16%, 26%

HSV26°, 27%, 30%

CMYK0, 16, 27, 70

Decimal5062968

CSS RGBrgb(77, 65, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 16%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Western Ridge S09B9

Exact match

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 2.1 · #53453C

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 2.1 · #4D423C

Benjamin Moore

Mink 2112-10

ΔE 2.3 · #53453D

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

ΔE 2.6 · #4E413C

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 2.6 · #4D403B

Behr

French Roast UL140-1

ΔE 2.8 · #49413B

Sherwin-Williams

Dark Clove SW9183

ΔE 3 · #4C3D31

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 3 · #4F443F

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 4.2 · #4E3B31

Valspar

Deep Earth 6010-2

ΔE 4.9 · #544B45

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 5.1 · #534644

Dunn-Edwards

Bear in Mind DE6042

ΔE 5.3 · #5B4A44

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 6 · #473633

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7.9 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 9.1 · #53372C

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

#4D4138

#38444D

Analogous

#4D3839

#4D4138

#4D4B38

Triadic

#4D4138

#384D41

#41384D

Split-Complementary

#4D4138

#384D4B

#38394D

Tetradic

#4D4138

#394D38

#38444D

#4B384D

Monochromatic

#0F0C0B

#211B18

#4D4138

#796658

#A18C7D

Rectangle

#4D4138

#444D38

#38444D

#41384D

Compound

#4D4138

#4D4B38

#38444D

#38394D

Variations

Lighter

#796657

#9D8C7E

#C4BCB6

Darker

#3E342C

#2B241E

#191511

Saturation

#45423F

#4D4138

#693D1C

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

#4D4138

#484538

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D4138

#434339

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D4138

#4D4041

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Western Ridge 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

#795D45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D4138

Daylight 5500K

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

#666269

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.

#2A3A46

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: #4D4138;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D4138;

CSS Variable

--color-western-ridge: #4D4138;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'western-ridge': '#4D4138' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D4138] text-[#4D4138]

SCSS

$western-ridge: #4D4138;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D4138?

#4D4138 is Western Ridge, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #4D4138 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Western Ridge?

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

What colors pair well with Western Ridge?

Western Ridge 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 Western Ridge?

You can download Western Ridge 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 Western Ridge?

The hex code is #4D4138. In RGB it's 77, 65, 56, and in HSL it's 26°, 16%, 26%.

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