BROWNS

Mondo

#554D42

RGB 85, 77, 66 · HSL 35°, 13%, 30% · CMYK 0, 9, 22, 67

Mondo is #554D42 in HEX — rgb(85, 77, 66), hsl(35°, 13%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 22%, 67%).

Mondo pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 35°, 13%, 30%. 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#554D42

RGB85, 77, 66

HSL35°, 13%, 30%

HSV35°, 22%, 33%

CMYK0, 9, 22, 67

Decimal5590338

CSS RGBrgb(85, 77, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 13%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Distant Planet S13B8

ΔE 0.7 · #544C42

Hallman-Lindsay

Terra Pin 571

ΔE 1 · #534D42

Vista Paint

Terra Pin C-570

ΔE 1.4 · #514B40

Sherwin-Williams

Enduring Bronze SW7055

ΔE 2 · #554C3E

Valspar

Journey 6010-1

ΔE 2.4 · #595048

PPG

Afternoon Tea 1023-7

ΔE 2.5 · #594E40

Benjamin Moore

Tavern CW-90

ΔE 2.5 · #535045

Behr

Rare Wood MQ2-39

ΔE 2.6 · #584C44

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 3 · #504A43

Dunn-Edwards

Black Walnut DE6063

ΔE 3.8 · #5E4F46

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.2 · #53453C

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 5.1 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 6.3 · #534644

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 6.5 · #4C514A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 6.6 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.7 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#554D42

#434B56

Analogous

#564443

#554D42

#555643

Triadic

#554D42

#43564E

#4E4356

Split-Complementary

#554D42

#435556

#444356

Tetradic

#554D42

#435644

#434B56

#564355

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#2B2721

#554D42

#827564

#A69B8C

Rectangle

#554D42

#4B5643

#434B56

#4E4356

Compound

#554D42

#555643

#434B56

#444356

Variations

Lighter

#7F7362

#A09688

#C6C1BB

Darker

#463F35

#302B24

#1C1915

Saturation

#4F4D4A

#564E43

#785421

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

8.31:1

AAA

vs Black

2.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#554D42

#524F42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#554D42

#4E4E44

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#554D42

#554C4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Mondo 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

#7F664D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#554D42

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6B71

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.

#313E51

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: #554D42;

CSS — background

background-color: #554D42;

CSS Variable

--color-mondo: #554D42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mondo': '#554D42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#554D42] text-[#554D42]

SCSS

$mondo: #554D42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #554D42?

#554D42 is Mondo, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #554D42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mondo?

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

What colors pair well with Mondo?

Mondo 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 Mondo?

You can download Mondo 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 Mondo?

The hex code is #554D42. In RGB it's 85, 77, 66, and in HSL it's 35°, 13%, 30%.

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