BROWNS

Cabin Plank

#574038

RGB 87, 64, 56 · HSL 15°, 22%, 28% · CMYK 0, 26, 36, 66

Cabin Plank is #574038 in HEX — rgb(87, 64, 56), hsl(15°, 22%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 36%, 66%).

Cabin Plank pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 15°, 22%, 28%. 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#574038

RGB87, 64, 56

HSL15°, 22%, 28%

HSV15°, 36%, 34%

CMYK0, 26, 36, 66

Decimal5718072

CSS RGBrgb(87, 64, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 22%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Barista AF-175

ΔE 1.3 · #59433B

Vista Paint

Dame Margaret K-1160

ΔE 1.5 · #553F39

Sherwin-Williams

Otter SW6041

ΔE 2.2 · #56433B

Dulux

Chocolate Souffle S10B9

ΔE 2.6 · #503D34

Behr

Chocolate Sparkle 770B-7

ΔE 2.9 · #503A31

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 2.9 · #5E463C

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 3.4 · #4E3B31

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 3.4 · #58423F

PPG

Fudge Truffle 1075-7

ΔE 4.5 · #604A3F

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.6 · #53453C

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 4.9 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 5.1 · #53372C

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 5.5 · #4D403B

Valspar

Roasted Coffee 2009-10

ΔE 6.3 · #674E44

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 6.6 · #473633

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 6.8 · #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

#574038

#384F57

Analogous

#573840

#574038

#574F38

Triadic

#574038

#385740

#403857

Split-Complementary

#574038

#38574F

#384057

Tetradic

#574038

#405738

#384F57

#4F3857

Monochromatic

#100B0A

#281E1A

#574038

#866256

#AB887C

Rectangle

#574038

#4F5738

#384F57

#403857

Compound

#574038

#574F38

#384F57

#384057

Variations

Lighter

#846054

#A5877C

#C9BAB5

Darker

#46332C

#31231E

#1D1411

Saturation

#4C4543

#574038

#73321C

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

9.56:1

AAA

vs Black

2.20:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#574038

#4C4838

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#574038

#454539

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#574038

#573F41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Cabin Plank 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

#815D45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#574038

Daylight 5500K

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

#6E6269

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2E444C

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: #574038;

CSS — background

background-color: #574038;

CSS Variable

--color-cabin-plank: #574038;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cabin-plank': '#574038' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#574038] text-[#574038]

SCSS

$cabin-plank: #574038;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #574038?

#574038 is Cabin Plank, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #574038 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cabin Plank?

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

What colors pair well with Cabin Plank?

Cabin Plank 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 Cabin Plank?

You can download Cabin Plank 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 Cabin Plank?

The hex code is #574038. In RGB it's 87, 64, 56, and in HSL it's 15°, 22%, 28%.

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