BROWNS

Brownstone

#4F443E

RGB 79, 68, 62 · HSL 21°, 12%, 28% · CMYK 0, 14, 22, 69

Brownstone is #4F443E in HEX — rgb(79, 68, 62), hsl(21°, 12%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 22%, 69%).

Brownstone pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 21°, 12%, 28%. 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#4F443E

RGB79, 68, 62

HSL21°, 12%, 28%

HSV21°, 22%, 31%

CMYK0, 14, 22, 69

Decimal5194814

CSS RGBrgb(79, 68, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 12%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Brownstone CSP-240

Exact match

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 0.6 · #4F443F

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 0.9 · #4D423C

Dulux

Chocolate Cake S10A8

ΔE 1 · #50433D

Behr

Espresso Beans PPU5-1

ΔE 1.5 · #4C443E

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

ΔE 1.6 · #4E413C

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 1.9 · #4D403B

Sherwin-Williams

Black Fox SW7020

ΔE 2.3 · #4F4842

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 2.5 · #53453C

Valspar

Brown Velvet 1011-10

ΔE 2.7 · #514845

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 2.9 · #534644

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 3.1 · #524A46

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4 · #574C49

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 6 · #4E3B31

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.7 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.7 · #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 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

#4F443E

#3F4A50

Analogous

#503F41

#4F443E

#504D3F

Triadic

#4F443E

#3F5045

#453F50

Split-Complementary

#4F443E

#3F504D

#3F4150

Tetradic

#4F443E

#41503F

#3F4A50

#4D3F50

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#25201D

#4F443E

#7B6A60

#A19087

Rectangle

#4F443E

#4A503F

#3F4A50

#453F50

Compound

#4F443E

#504D3F

#3F4A50

#3F4150

Variations

Lighter

#79685F

#9C8D86

#C4BDB9

Darker

#403732

#2C2622

#1A1614

Saturation

#4A4745

#50453F

#6F3B1F

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

9.42:1

AAA

vs Black

2.23:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F443E

#4A473E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F443E

#46463F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F443E

#4F4344

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Brownstone 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

#7B604A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F443E

Daylight 5500K

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

#68656E

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.

#2E414C

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: #4F443E;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F443E;

CSS Variable

--color-brownstone: #4F443E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brownstone': '#4F443E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F443E] text-[#4F443E]

SCSS

$brownstone: #4F443E;

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#52433E · ΔE 2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F443E?

#4F443E is Brownstone, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #4F443E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brownstone?

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

What colors pair well with Brownstone?

Brownstone 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 Brownstone?

You can download Brownstone 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 Brownstone?

The hex code is #4F443E. In RGB it's 79, 68, 62, and in HSL it's 21°, 12%, 28%.

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