BROWNS

Western Brown

#53372C

RGB 83, 55, 44 · HSL 17°, 31%, 25% · CMYK 0, 34, 47, 67

Western Brown is #53372C in HEX — rgb(83, 55, 44), hsl(17°, 31%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 47%, 67%).

Western Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 17°, 31%, 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#53372C

RGB83, 55, 44

HSL17°, 31%, 25%

HSV17°, 47%, 33%

CMYK0, 34, 47, 67

Decimal5453612

CSS RGBrgb(83, 55, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 31%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Coffeehouse CW-165

ΔE 2.2 · #51392E

Sherwin-Williams

French Roast SW6069

ΔE 2.5 · #4F3426

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 2.9 · #563529

Behr

Chocolate Sparkle 770B-7

ΔE 3.7 · #503A31

RAL

Mahogany Brown 8016

ΔE 3.8 · #4C2F27

Vista Paint

Jeff's Java K-1112

ΔE 3.8 · #523C32

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 6.7 · #5E463C

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 6.8 · #633D38

PPG

Fudge 1073-7

ΔE 7.7 · #63493E

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 7.9 · #58423F

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 8.1 · #6A443B

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 8.1 · #624A3E

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 9 · #53453C

Valspar

Rich Chocolate 1005-9A

ΔE 9.5 · #6A4C44

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 11.6 · #534644

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

#53372C

#2C4854

Analogous

#542C35

#53372C

#544B2C

Triadic

#53372C

#2C5437

#372C54

Split-Complementary

#53372C

#2C544B

#2C3554

Tetradic

#53372C

#35542C

#2C4854

#4B2C54

Monochromatic

#110B09

#211612

#53372C

#865846

#B07D69

Rectangle

#53372C

#48542C

#2C4854

#372C54

Compound

#53372C

#544B2C

#2C4854

#2C3554

Variations

Lighter

#865846

#AA7F6E

#CBB6AE

Darker

#442C22

#2F1E17

#1C110D

Saturation

#463D3A

#54372C

#6A2E16

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

10.77:1

AAA

vs Black

1.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#53372C

#46412B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#53372C

#3D3D2E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#53372C

#533639

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Western Brown 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

#7E563C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#53372C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B5B60

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#283C44

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: #53372C;

CSS — background

background-color: #53372C;

CSS Variable

--color-western-brown: #53372C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'western-brown': '#53372C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#53372C] text-[#53372C]

SCSS

$western-brown: #53372C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #53372C?

#53372C is Western Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #53372C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Western Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Western Brown?

Western Brown 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 Brown?

You can download Western 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 Western Brown?

The hex code is #53372C. In RGB it's 83, 55, 44, and in HSL it's 17°, 31%, 25%.

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