BROWNS

Old Treasure Chest

#544333

RGB 84, 67, 51 · HSL 29°, 24%, 26% · CMYK 0, 20, 39, 67

Old Treasure Chest is #544333 in HEX — rgb(84, 67, 51), hsl(29°, 24%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 39%, 67%).

Old Treasure Chest pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 29°, 24%, 26%. 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#544333

RGB84, 67, 51

HSL29°, 24%, 26%

HSV29°, 39%, 33%

CMYK0, 20, 39, 67

Decimal5522227

CSS RGBrgb(84, 67, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 24%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Van Dyke Brown SW7041

ΔE 1.1 · #564536

Behr

Moose Trail N190-7

ΔE 2.2 · #594638

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2111-10

ΔE 2.7 · #5A4435

Dulux

Nutmeg Husk S11C9

ΔE 2.7 · #58473A

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 2.9 · #57463A

Vista Paint

Shady Side K-1184

ΔE 3.9 · #5F4A39

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 4.1 · #5B4631

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 4.8 · #4E3B31

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.9 · #53453C

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 5.2 · #5E463C

PPG

Fudge Truffle 1075-7

ΔE 5.2 · #604A3F

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 5.5 · #624A3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Brown Suede 221

ΔE 5.6 · #5B4F41

Valspar

Roasted Coffee 2009-10

ΔE 7.6 · #674E44

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 9.3 · #534644

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 9.7 · #473633

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

#544333

#324352

Analogous

#523233

#544333

#525232

Triadic

#544333

#325242

#423252

Split-Complementary

#544333

#325252

#323352

Tetradic

#544333

#335232

#324352

#523252

Monochromatic

#100D0A

#231C15

#544333

#82684F

#AA8E74

Rectangle

#544333

#435232

#324352

#423252

Compound

#544333

#525232

#324352

#323352

Variations

Lighter

#81674F

#A58D77

#C8BDB2

Darker

#423528

#2E241B

#1B150F

Saturation

#47423E

#524232

#6B4119

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

9.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.23:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#544333

#4D4833

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#544333

#464635

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#544333

#544143

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Old Treasure Chest 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

#7E5F41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#544333

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6466

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#2A3946

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: #544333;

CSS — background

background-color: #544333;

CSS Variable

--color-old-treasure-chest: #544333;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-treasure-chest': '#544333' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#544333] text-[#544333]

SCSS

$old-treasure-chest: #544333;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #544333?

#544333 is Old Treasure Chest, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #544333 warm or cool?

Old Treasure Chest reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Old Treasure Chest?

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

What colors pair well with Old Treasure Chest?

Old Treasure Chest 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 Old Treasure Chest?

You can download Old Treasure Chest 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 Old Treasure Chest?

The hex code is #544333. In RGB it's 84, 67, 51, and in HSL it's 29°, 24%, 26%.

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