BROWNS

Real Brown

#563D2D

RGB 86, 61, 45 · HSL 23°, 31%, 26% · CMYK 0, 29, 48, 66

Real Brown is #563D2D in HEX — rgb(86, 61, 45), hsl(23°, 31%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 48%, 66%).

Real Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 23°, 31%, 26%. 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#563D2D

RGB86, 61, 45

HSL23°, 31%, 26%

HSV23°, 48%, 34%

CMYK0, 29, 48, 66

Decimal5651757

CSS RGBrgb(86, 61, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 31%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2111-10

ΔE 3.4 · #5A4435

Behr

Breakfast Blend 280F-7

ΔE 3.4 · #59432F

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 3.8 · #53372C

Dulux

Woodland Brown S10C9

ΔE 4 · #5F4637

Sherwin-Williams

French Roast SW6069

ΔE 4 · #4F3426

Vista Paint

Hideaway C-136

ΔE 4.3 · #624534

RAL

Nut Brown 8011

ΔE 4.5 · #5B3A29

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 5.3 · #654637

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 5.7 · #5E463C

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 6.2 · #57463A

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 6.3 · #624A3E

PPG

Fudge 1073-7

ΔE 6.3 · #63493E

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 8.1 · #53453C

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 8.4 · #6A443B

Valspar

Roasted Coffee 2009-10

ΔE 8.5 · #674E44

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 11.8 · #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

#563D2D

#2E4757

Analogous

#572E33

#563D2D

#57522E

Triadic

#563D2D

#2E573E

#3E2E57

Split-Complementary

#563D2D

#2E5752

#2E3357

Tetradic

#563D2D

#33572E

#2E4757

#522E57

Monochromatic

#110C09

#251A13

#563D2D

#896148

#B2876C

Rectangle

#563D2D

#47572E

#2E4757

#3E2E57

Compound

#563D2D

#57522E

#2E4757

#2E3357

Variations

Lighter

#886148

#AC8770

#CBBAAF

Darker

#463124

#312218

#1D130E

Saturation

#48413C

#573E2E

#6E3817

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

9.99:1

AAA

vs Black

2.10:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#563D2D

#4B462D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#563D2D

#42422F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#563D2D

#563B3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Real 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

#805A3D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#563D2D

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D5F61

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.

#2A3C47

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: #563D2D;

CSS — background

background-color: #563D2D;

CSS Variable

--color-real-brown: #563D2D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'real-brown': '#563D2D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#563D2D] text-[#563D2D]

SCSS

$real-brown: #563D2D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #563D2D?

#563D2D is Real Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #563D2D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Real Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Real Brown?

Real 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 Real Brown?

You can download Real 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 Real Brown?

The hex code is #563D2D. In RGB it's 86, 61, 45, and in HSL it's 23°, 31%, 26%.

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