BROWNS

Second Nature

#585642

RGB 88, 86, 66 · HSL 55°, 14%, 30% · CMYK 0, 2, 25, 65

Second Nature is #585642 in HEX — rgb(88, 86, 66), hsl(55°, 14%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 25%, 65%).

Second Nature pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 55°, 14%, 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#585642

RGB88, 86, 66

HSL55°, 14%, 30%

HSV55°, 25%, 35%

CMYK0, 2, 25, 65

Decimal5789250

CSS RGBrgb(88, 86, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 14%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fortune Leaves K-912

ΔE 2.1 · #595847

Benjamin Moore

Cabbage 2141-20

ΔE 2.2 · #5D5B48

PPG

Walnut Grove 1028-7

ΔE 2.2 · #5C5644

Dulux

Green Destiny S18C9

ΔE 2.3 · #55513C

Behr

Primitive N320-7

ΔE 2.3 · #55563F

Hallman-Lindsay

Monogram 424

ΔE 2.5 · #595747

Valspar

Amazon Silt 6010-4

ΔE 2.7 · #605B47

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 2.9 · #5F5D48

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Gate SW6167

ΔE 3.2 · #5E5949

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 3.8 · #515545

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 5.4 · #4D5645

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 5.4 · #66624B

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 5.9 · #676450

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 7.7 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.4 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.1 · #726454

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#585642

#424457

Analogous

#574B42

#585642

#4E5742

Triadic

#585642

#425755

#554257

Split-Complementary

#585642

#424E57

#4B4257

Tetradic

#585642

#42574B

#424457

#57424E

Monochromatic

#0F0E0B

#2C2B21

#585642

#838063

#A7A58B

Rectangle

#585642

#445742

#424457

#554257

Compound

#585642

#4E5742

#424457

#4B4257

Variations

Lighter

#807D60

#A19F87

#C7C6BA

Darker

#464534

#312F24

#1C1C15

Saturation

#504F49

#575542

#787121

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

7.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#585642

#595543

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#585642

#565645

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#585642

#595355

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Second Nature 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

#816D4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#585642

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7271

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.

#313351

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: #585642;

CSS — background

background-color: #585642;

CSS Variable

--color-second-nature: #585642;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'second-nature': '#585642' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#585642] text-[#585642]

SCSS

$second-nature: #585642;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #585642?

#585642 is Second Nature, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #585642 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Second Nature?

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

What colors pair well with Second Nature?

Second Nature 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 Second Nature?

You can download Second Nature 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 Second Nature?

The hex code is #585642. In RGB it's 88, 86, 66, and in HSL it's 55°, 14%, 30%.

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