BROWNS

Espresso

#55433C

RGB 85, 67, 60 · HSL 17°, 17%, 28% · CMYK 0, 21, 29, 67

Espresso is #55433C in HEX — rgb(85, 67, 60), hsl(17°, 17%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 29%, 67%).

Espresso pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 17°, 17%, 28%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#55433C

RGB85, 67, 60

HSL17°, 17%, 28%

HSV17°, 29%, 33%

CMYK0, 21, 29, 67

Decimal5587772

CSS RGBrgb(85, 67, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 17%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Espresso CSP-390

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Otter SW6041

ΔE 0.8 · #56433B

Dulux

Choc Melt S04A8

ΔE 1.8 · #52423D

Behr

Center Earth BXC-79

ΔE 2.1 · #56473F

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 2.3 · #53453C

PPG

Racy Raisin 16-24

ΔE 2.4 · #574642

Vista Paint

Dame Margaret K-1160

ΔE 2.4 · #553F39

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 3 · #58423F

Dunn-Edwards

Bear in Mind DE6042

ΔE 3.1 · #5B4A44

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 3.3 · #4D403B

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 4.1 · #4E3B31

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.3 · #534644

Valspar

Cabin Plank 2011-10

ΔE 5.1 · #5F4F48

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 5.5 · #574C49

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 5.6 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 7.7 · #53372C

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

#55433C

#3B4D54

Analogous

#543B41

#55433C

#544E3B

Triadic

#55433C

#3B5442

#423B54

Split-Complementary

#55433C

#3B544E

#3B4154

Tetradic

#55433C

#41543B

#3B4D54

#4E3B54

Monochromatic

#0F0C0B

#271F1C

#55433C

#80665B

#A68C82

Rectangle

#55433C

#4D543B

#3B4D54

#423B54

Compound

#55433C

#544E3B

#3B4D54

#3B4154

Variations

Lighter

#7F645A

#A18A81

#C6BBB7

Darker

#43352F

#2F2420

#1B1512

Saturation

#4B4644

#54423B

#71351E

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

9.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.25:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#55433C

#4C493C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55433C

#46463D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55433C

#554244

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Espresso 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

#7F5F48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55433C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C646C

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.

#2E434C

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: #55433C;

CSS — background

background-color: #55433C;

CSS Variable

--color-espresso: #55433C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'espresso': '#55433C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55433C] text-[#55433C]

SCSS

$espresso: #55433C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55433C?

#55433C is Espresso, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #55433C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Espresso?

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

What colors pair well with Espresso?

Espresso 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 Espresso?

You can download Espresso 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 Espresso?

The hex code is #55433C. In RGB it's 85, 67, 60, and in HSL it's 17°, 17%, 28%.

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