BROWNS

Rootstock

#4E3C32

RGB 78, 60, 50 · HSL 21°, 22%, 25% · CMYK 0, 23, 36, 69

Rootstock is #4E3C32 in HEX — rgb(78, 60, 50), hsl(21°, 22%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 36%, 69%).

Rootstock pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 21°, 22%, 25%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#4E3C32

RGB78, 60, 50

HSL21°, 22%, 25%

HSV21°, 36%, 31%

CMYK0, 23, 36, 69

Decimal5127218

CSS RGBrgb(78, 60, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 22%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 0.6 · #4E3B31

Dulux

Chocolate Souffle S10B9

ΔE 1 · #503D34

Behr

Revival Mahogany 760B-7

ΔE 1 · #503E33

Benjamin Moore

Tudor HC-185

ΔE 1.5 · #503B31

Sherwin-Williams

Turkish Coffee SW6076

ΔE 1.6 · #4D3930

Vista Paint

Jeff's Java K-1112

ΔE 2.1 · #523C32

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 3.7 · #473933

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.2 · #53453C

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 4.4 · #57463A

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 5.2 · #473633

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 5.5 · #53372C

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 5.7 · #5E463C

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 5.8 · #4F443F

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7.3 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 7.3 · #534644

Valspar

Deep Earth 6010-2

ΔE 7.9 · #544B45

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

#4E3C32

#32444E

Analogous

#4E3236

#4E3C32

#4E4A32

Triadic

#4E3C32

#324E3C

#3C324E

Split-Complementary

#4E3C32

#324E4A

#32364E

Tetradic

#4E3C32

#364E32

#32444E

#4A324E

Monochromatic

#100C0A

#1F1814

#4E3C32

#7C5F50

#A58573

Rectangle

#4E3C32

#444E32

#32444E

#3C324E

Compound

#4E3C32

#4E4A32

#32444E

#32364E

Variations

Lighter

#7C5F50

#A28677

#C6B9B2

Darker

#3F2F27

#2C211B

#1A130F

Saturation

#443E3C

#4E3C32

#673419

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

10.41:1

AAA

vs Black

2.02:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E3C32

#464232

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E3C32

#3F3F33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E3C32

#4E3B3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Rootstock 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

#7A5A41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E3C32

Daylight 5500K

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

#675F65

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#293A44

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: #4E3C32;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E3C32;

CSS Variable

--color-rootstock: #4E3C32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rootstock': '#4E3C32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E3C32] text-[#4E3C32]

SCSS

$rootstock: #4E3C32;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E3C32?

#4E3C32 is Rootstock, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #4E3C32 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rootstock?

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

What colors pair well with Rootstock?

Rootstock 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 Rootstock?

You can download Rootstock 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 Rootstock?

The hex code is #4E3C32. In RGB it's 78, 60, 50, and in HSL it's 21°, 22%, 25%.

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