NEUTRALS

Manchester Brown

#4F4340

RGB 79, 67, 64 · HSL 12°, 10%, 28% · CMYK 0, 15, 19, 69

Manchester Brown is #4F4340 in HEX — rgb(79, 67, 64), hsl(12°, 10%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 19%, 69%).

Manchester Brown pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 12°, 10%, 28%. 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#4F4340

RGB79, 67, 64

HSL12°, 10%, 28%

HSV12°, 19%, 31%

CMYK0, 15, 19, 69

Decimal5194560

CSS RGBrgb(79, 67, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 10%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Manchester Brown QE-24

Exact match

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 1.3 · #4F443F

Benjamin Moore

Tucker CW-175

ΔE 1.6 · #4B413F

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

ΔE 1.6 · #4E413C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 1.6 · #534644

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 1.9 · #4D403B

Dulux

Chocolate Cake S10A8

ΔE 2 · #50433D

Valspar

Black Raisin 4002-2C

ΔE 2 · #514745

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 2 · #4D423C

Dunn-Edwards

Molasses DE6399

ΔE 3.1 · #574A47

Sherwin-Williams

Black Fox SW7020

ΔE 3.3 · #4F4842

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 3.8 · #574C49

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.1 · #53453C

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 5.6 · #403A3A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.5 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.5 · #575757

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 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

#4F4340

#404C4F

Analogous

#4F4045

#4F4340

#4F4A40

Triadic

#4F4340

#404F43

#43404F

Split-Complementary

#4F4340

#404F4A

#40454F

Tetradic

#4F4340

#454F40

#404C4F

#4A404F

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#241F1E

#4F4340

#796763

#9F8D89

Rectangle

#4F4340

#4C4F40

#404C4F

#43404F

Compound

#4F4340

#4F4A40

#404C4F

#40454F

Variations

Lighter

#776661

#9A8B87

#C3BCBA

Darker

#3F3633

#2C2523

#191514

Saturation

#4A4645

#4F4340

#6F3020

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

9.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.21:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F4340

#494740

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F4340

#454540

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F4340

#4F4344

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Manchester 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

#7B5F4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F4340

Daylight 5500K

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

#68646F

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.

#2E464C

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: #4F4340;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F4340;

CSS Variable

--color-manchester-brown: #4F4340;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'manchester-brown': '#4F4340' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F4340] text-[#4F4340]

SCSS

$manchester-brown: #4F4340;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F4340?

#4F4340 is Manchester Brown, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4F4340 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Manchester Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Manchester Brown?

Manchester 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 Manchester Brown?

You can download Manchester 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 Manchester Brown?

The hex code is #4F4340. In RGB it's 79, 67, 64, and in HSL it's 12°, 10%, 28%.

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