BROWNS
Oxford Brown
#4F423B
Sitting at HSL 21°, 14%, 27%, Oxford Brown reads grounded and warm. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it 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
Oxford Brown ES-67
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 #4F423B?
#4F423B is Oxford Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.
Is #4F423B warm or cool?
Oxford Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Oxford Brown?
Oxford 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 Oxford Brown?
Oxford 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 Oxford Brown?
You can download Oxford 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 #4F423B?
#4F423B converts to RGB 79, 66, 59.