BROWNS

Scorzonera Brown

#544E03

RGB 84, 78, 3 · HSL 56°, 93%, 17% · CMYK 0, 7, 96, 67

Scorzonera Brown is #544E03 in HEX — rgb(84, 78, 3), hsl(56°, 93%, 17%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 96%, 67%).

Scorzonera Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 56°, 93%, 17%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#544E03

RGB84, 78, 3

HSL56°, 93%, 17%

HSV56°, 96%, 33%

CMYK0, 7, 96, 67

Decimal5524995

CSS RGBrgb(84, 78, 3)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 93%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pinetop 370F-7

ΔE 12.7 · #74692C

Sherwin-Williams

Saguaro SW6419

ΔE 12.8 · #655F2D

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 14.7 · #6A5F31

Vista Paint

Wing Man C-395

ΔE 16 · #7A6F37

Hallman-Lindsay

Wing Man 396

ΔE 16.6 · #7A6F39

Dulux

Deep Reed S19D9

ΔE 17.2 · #686539

Benjamin Moore

Timson CW-470

ΔE 18.2 · #6F753B

PPG

Sphagnum Moss 1111-7

ΔE 18.3 · #75693D

Dunn-Edwards

Bay Leaf DEA171

ΔE 19.1 · #86793D

Kilz

Wild Jungle LF290-02

ΔE 19.5 · #6A6E40

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 22.5 · #676443

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 23.1 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 24.4 · #696346

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 24.7 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 25.8 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 29.7 · #676450

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#544E03

#030854

Analogous

#542603

#544E03

#315403

Triadic

#544E03

#03544E

#4E0354

Split-Complementary

#544E03

#033154

#260354

Tetradic

#544E03

#035426

#030854

#540331

Monochromatic

#191701

#544E03

#9D9306

#E7D808

Rectangle

#544E03

#085403

#030854

#4E0354

Compound

#544E03

#315403

#030854

#260354

Variations

Lighter

#A59B06

#E4D71C

#E5DF85

Darker

#454001

#302D00

#1C1A00

Saturation

#37361F

#544E03

#555002

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

8.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.47:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#544E03

#564D05

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#544E03

#4F4F1B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#544E03

#57484C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Scorzonera 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

#7E671D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#544E03

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6C42

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0A0E52

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #544E03;

CSS — background

background-color: #544E03;

CSS Variable

--color-scorzonera-brown: #544E03;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scorzonera-brown': '#544E03' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#544E03] text-[#544E03]

SCSS

$scorzonera-brown: #544E03;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #544E03?

#544E03 is Scorzonera Brown, a near-black brown with a warm undertone.

Is #544E03 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scorzonera Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Scorzonera Brown?

Scorzonera 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 Scorzonera Brown?

You can download Scorzonera 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 Scorzonera Brown?

The hex code is #544E03. In RGB it's 84, 78, 3, and in HSL it's 56°, 93%, 17%.

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