BROWNS

Center Earth

#56473F

RGB 86, 71, 63 · HSL 21°, 15%, 29% · CMYK 0, 17, 27, 66

Center Earth is #56473F in HEX — rgb(86, 71, 63), hsl(21°, 15%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 27%, 66%).

Center Earth pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 21°, 15%, 29%. 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#56473F

RGB86, 71, 63

HSL21°, 15%, 29%

HSV21°, 27%, 34%

CMYK0, 17, 27, 66

Decimal5654335

CSS RGBrgb(86, 71, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 15%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Center Earth BXC-79

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mink 2112-10

ΔE 1.1 · #53453D

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 1.2 · #53453C

Sherwin-Williams

Chateau Brown SW7510

ΔE 2 · #5B4B44

Dulux

Fenced In S09B8

ΔE 2.1 · #5A4C44

PPG

Sarsaparilla 1018-7

ΔE 2.1 · #5B4C44

Dunn-Edwards

Bear in Mind DE6042

ΔE 2.2 · #5B4A44

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 2.8 · #57463A

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

ΔE 3.4 · #4E413C

Valspar

Deep Earth 6010-2

ΔE 3.4 · #544B45

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 3.8 · #4D403B

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4 · #534644

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.3 · #574C49

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 5.6 · #4E3B31

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 5.6 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 8.9 · #5B4631

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 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

#56473F

#3F4D55

Analogous

#553F42

#56473F

#55523F

Triadic

#56473F

#3F5547

#473F55

Split-Complementary

#56473F

#3F5552

#3F4255

Tetradic

#56473F

#42553F

#3F4D55

#523F55

Monochromatic

#0F0C0B

#29221E

#56473F

#816B5F

#A69287

Rectangle

#56473F

#4D553F

#3F4D55

#473F55

Compound

#56473F

#55523F

#3F4D55

#3F4255

Variations

Lighter

#7F695E

#A08E85

#C6BEB9

Darker

#443832

#2F2722

#1C1614

Saturation

#4D4947

#55473F

#743D1F

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

8.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#56473F

#4F4C3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#56473F

#4A4A40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#56473F

#564648

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Center Earth 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

#80624A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#56473F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D676F

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.

#2F444F

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: #56473F;

CSS — background

background-color: #56473F;

CSS Variable

--color-center-earth: #56473F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'center-earth': '#56473F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#56473F] text-[#56473F]

SCSS

$center-earth: #56473F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #56473F?

#56473F is Center Earth, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #56473F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Center Earth?

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

What colors pair well with Center Earth?

Center Earth 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 Center Earth?

You can download Center Earth 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 Center Earth?

The hex code is #56473F. In RGB it's 86, 71, 63, and in HSL it's 21°, 15%, 29%.

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