BROWNS

Antique Brown

#553F2D

RGB 85, 63, 45 · HSL 27°, 31%, 25% · CMYK 0, 26, 47, 67

Antique Brown is #553F2D in HEX — rgb(85, 63, 45), hsl(27°, 31%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 47%, 67%).

Antique Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 27°, 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#553F2D

RGB85, 63, 45

HSL27°, 31%, 25%

HSV27°, 47%, 33%

CMYK0, 26, 47, 67

Decimal5586733

CSS RGBrgb(85, 63, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 31%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Breakfast Blend 280F-7

ΔE 2 · #59432F

Benjamin Moore

Taupe 2110-10

ΔE 2.8 · #5B4531

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 3.3 · #5B4631

Dulux

Woodland Brown S10C9

ΔE 4.1 · #5F4637

Sherwin-Williams

Van Dyke Brown SW7041

ΔE 4.2 · #564536

Vista Paint

Hideaway C-136

ΔE 4.7 · #624534

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 5.7 · #57463A

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 5.7 · #4E3B31

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 6 · #654637

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 6.1 · #5E463C

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 6.4 · #624A3E

PPG

Fudge 1073-7

ΔE 6.7 · #63493E

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 7.8 · #53453C

Valspar

Roasted Coffee 2009-10

ΔE 8.6 · #674E44

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 9.7 · #6A443B

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 11.9 · #534644

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

#553F2D

#2C4254

Analogous

#542C2E

#553F2D

#54522C

Triadic

#553F2D

#2C543E

#3E2C54

Split-Complementary

#553F2D

#2C5452

#2C2E54

Tetradic

#553F2D

#2E542C

#2C4254

#522C54

Monochromatic

#110C09

#211912

#553F2D

#866346

#B08969

Rectangle

#553F2D

#42542C

#2C4254

#3E2C54

Compound

#553F2D

#54522C

#2C4254

#2C2E54

Variations

Lighter

#866346

#AA896E

#CBBBAE

Darker

#443122

#2F2217

#1C140D

Saturation

#463F3A

#543E2C

#6A3C16

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

9.84:1

AAA

vs Black

2.14:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#553F2D

#4B462D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#553F2D

#434330

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#553F2D

#553D40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Antique 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

#7F5C3D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#553F2D

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6161

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.

#283844

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: #553F2D;

CSS — background

background-color: #553F2D;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-brown: #553F2D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-brown': '#553F2D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#553F2D] text-[#553F2D]

SCSS

$antique-brown: #553F2D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #553F2D?

#553F2D is Antique Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #553F2D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Antique Brown?

Antique 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 Antique Brown?

You can download Antique 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 Antique Brown?

The hex code is #553F2D. In RGB it's 85, 63, 45, and in HSL it's 27°, 31%, 25%.

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