BROWNS

Tuk Tuk

#573B2A

RGB 87, 59, 42 · HSL 23°, 35%, 25% · CMYK 0, 32, 52, 66

Tuk Tuk is #573B2A in HEX — rgb(87, 59, 42), hsl(23°, 35%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 52%, 66%).

Tuk Tuk pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 23°, 35%, 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#573B2A

RGB87, 59, 42

HSL23°, 35%, 25%

HSV23°, 52%, 34%

CMYK0, 32, 52, 66

Decimal5716778

CSS RGBrgb(87, 59, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 35%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Nut Brown 8011

ΔE 2.6 · #5B3A29

Sherwin-Williams

French Roast SW6069

ΔE 3.6 · #4F3426

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 4 · #53372C

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 4.1 · #563529

Benjamin Moore

Terrazzo CSP-360

ΔE 4.4 · #5F3C30

Vista Paint

Hideaway C-136

ΔE 4.4 · #624534

Behr

Breakfast Blend 280F-7

ΔE 4.4 · #59432F

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 5.4 · #654637

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 6.8 · #694A39

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 7.1 · #5E463C

PPG

Fudge 1073-7

ΔE 7.5 · #63493E

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7.6 · #624A3E

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 8.1 · #6A443B

Valspar

Roasted Coffee 2009-10

ΔE 9.7 · #674E44

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 10.1 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 13.6 · #534644

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#573B2A

#294556

Analogous

#56292F

#573B2A

#565129

Triadic

#573B2A

#29563B

#3B2956

Split-Complementary

#573B2A

#295651

#292F56

Tetradic

#573B2A

#2F5629

#294556

#512956

Monochromatic

#110C08

#221711

#573B2A

#8A5E42

#B48364

Rectangle

#573B2A

#455629

#294556

#3B2956

Compound

#573B2A

#565129

#294556

#292F56

Variations

Lighter

#8A5E42

#AE846A

#CCB8AC

Darker

#462F20

#312016

#1D120C

Saturation

#463E39

#563B29

#6B3615

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

10.17:1

AAA

vs Black

2.06:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#573B2A

#4A4529

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#573B2A

#41412D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#573B2A

#57393C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Tuk Tuk 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

#81593B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#573B2A

Daylight 5500K

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

#6E5E5F

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.

#263A46

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: #573B2A;

CSS — background

background-color: #573B2A;

CSS Variable

--color-tuk-tuk: #573B2A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tuk-tuk': '#573B2A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#573B2A] text-[#573B2A]

SCSS

$tuk-tuk: #573B2A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #573B2A?

#573B2A is Tuk Tuk, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #573B2A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tuk Tuk?

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

What colors pair well with Tuk Tuk?

Tuk Tuk 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 Tuk Tuk?

You can download Tuk Tuk 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 Tuk Tuk?

The hex code is #573B2A. In RGB it's 87, 59, 42, and in HSL it's 23°, 35%, 25%.

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