NEUTRALS

French Toast

#544642

RGB 84, 70, 66 · HSL 13°, 12%, 29% · CMYK 0, 17, 21, 67

French Toast is #544642 in HEX — rgb(84, 70, 66), hsl(13°, 12%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 21%, 67%).

French Toast pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 13°, 12%, 29%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#544642

RGB84, 70, 66

HSL13°, 12%, 29%

HSV13°, 21%, 33%

CMYK0, 17, 21, 67

Decimal5523010

CSS RGBrgb(84, 70, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 12%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

French Toast 15-24

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mississippi 2114-20

ΔE 1.2 · #53443F

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 1.4 · #534644

Behr

Rave Raisin HDC-MD-13

ΔE 1.4 · #53453F

Dunn-Edwards

Molasses DE6399

ΔE 1.9 · #574A47

Dulux

Chocolate Cake S10A8

ΔE 2 · #50433D

Valspar

Black Raisin 4002-2C

ΔE 2.3 · #514745

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

ΔE 2.4 · #4E413C

Kilz

Cattail LM130

ΔE 2.5 · #594B49

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 2.8 · #574C49

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 2.8 · #4D403B

Sherwin-Williams

Chateau Brown SW7510

ΔE 3.1 · #5B4B44

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 3.2 · #53453C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.2 · #583F40

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 6.7 · #4E3B31

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.2 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#544642

#414F53

Analogous

#534146

#544642

#534E41

Triadic

#544642

#415345

#454153

Split-Complementary

#544642

#41534E

#414653

Tetradic

#544642

#465341

#414F53

#4E4153

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#28211F

#544642

#7E6963

#A38F8A

Rectangle

#544642

#4F5341

#414F53

#454153

Compound

#544642

#534E41

#414F53

#414653

Variations

Lighter

#7B6761

#9D8C87

#C5BDBA

Darker

#433734

#2E2623

#1B1614

Saturation

#4D4847

#534541

#733221

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

9.01:1

AAA

vs Black

2.33:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#544642

#4D4B42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#544642

#494943

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#544642

#544647

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

French Toast 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

#7E614D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#544642

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6671

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.

#2F484F

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: #544642;

CSS — background

background-color: #544642;

CSS Variable

--color-french-toast: #544642;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-toast': '#544642' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#544642] text-[#544642]

SCSS

$french-toast: #544642;

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#52433E · ΔE 1.5

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#4E433D · ΔE 2.5

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#52443C · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #544642?

#544642 is French Toast, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #544642 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Toast?

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

What colors pair well with French Toast?

French Toast 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 French Toast?

You can download French Toast 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 French Toast?

The hex code is #544642. In RGB it's 84, 70, 66, and in HSL it's 13°, 12%, 29%.

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