NEUTRALS

Brown Fox

#544A42

RGB 84, 74, 66 · HSL 27°, 12%, 29% · CMYK 0, 12, 21, 67

Brown Fox is #544A42 in HEX — rgb(84, 74, 66), hsl(27°, 12%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 21%, 67%).

Brown Fox pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 27°, 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#544A42

RGB84, 74, 66

HSL27°, 12%, 29%

HSV27°, 21%, 33%

CMYK0, 12, 21, 67

Decimal5524034

CSS RGBrgb(84, 74, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 12%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Miramar NZ10H6

ΔE 0.8 · #544942

Valspar

Deep Earth 6010-2

ΔE 1.4 · #544B45

Behr

Rare Wood MQ2-39

ΔE 1.4 · #584C44

Benjamin Moore

Brown 2112-20

ΔE 1.5 · #574A43

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 2 · #504A43

Sherwin-Williams

Black Fox SW7020

ΔE 2.2 · #4F4842

Vista Paint

Terra Pin C-570

ΔE 2.6 · #514B40

PPG

Sarsaparilla 1018-7

ΔE 2.7 · #5B4C44

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 2.7 · #524A46

Hallman-Lindsay

Terra Pin 571

ΔE 2.7 · #534D42

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 2.8 · #53453C

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 3.3 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.1 · #534644

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 7 · #4C514A

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7.5 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.4 · #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 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

#544A42

#414B53

Analogous

#534142

#544A42

#535241

Triadic

#544A42

#415349

#494153

Split-Complementary

#544A42

#415352

#414253

Tetradic

#544A42

#425341

#414B53

#524153

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#28231F

#544A42

#7E6F63

#A3958A

Rectangle

#544A42

#4B5341

#414B53

#494153

Compound

#544A42

#535241

#414B53

#414253

Variations

Lighter

#7B6D61

#9D9187

#C5BFBA

Darker

#433A34

#2E2823

#1B1714

Saturation

#4D4A47

#534941

#734621

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

8.62:1

AAA

vs Black

2.44:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#544A42

#504D42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#544A42

#4C4C43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#544A42

#54494A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Brown Fox 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

#7E644D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#544A42

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6971

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2F404F

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: #544A42;

CSS — background

background-color: #544A42;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-fox: #544A42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-fox': '#544A42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#544A42] text-[#544A42]

SCSS

$brown-fox: #544A42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #544A42?

#544A42 is Brown Fox, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #544A42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Fox?

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

What colors pair well with Brown Fox?

Brown Fox 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 Brown Fox?

You can download Brown Fox 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 Brown Fox?

The hex code is #544A42. In RGB it's 84, 74, 66, and in HSL it's 27°, 12%, 29%.

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