BROWNS

Brown Derby

#594537

RGB 89, 69, 55 · HSL 25°, 24%, 28% · CMYK 0, 22, 38, 65

Brown Derby is #594537 in HEX — rgb(89, 69, 55), hsl(25°, 24%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 38%, 65%).

Brown Derby pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 25°, 24%, 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#594537

RGB89, 69, 55

HSL25°, 24%, 28%

HSV25°, 38%, 35%

CMYK0, 22, 38, 65

Decimal5850423

CSS RGBrgb(89, 69, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 24%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moose Trail N190-7

ΔE 0.6 · #594638

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2111-10

ΔE 1.3 · #5A4435

Sherwin-Williams

Well‐Bred Brown SW7027

ΔE 1.5 · #564537

Dulux

Nutmeg Husk S11C9

ΔE 1.8 · #58473A

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 2.1 · #57463A

Vista Paint

Shady Side K-1184

ΔE 2.8 · #5F4A39

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 3.1 · #5E463C

PPG

Fudge Truffle 1075-7

ΔE 3.2 · #604A3F

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 3.4 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 4.4 · #5B4631

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.6 · #53453C

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 5 · #4E3B31

Hallman-Lindsay

Connoisseur 143

ΔE 5.1 · #654E44

Valspar

Roasted Coffee 2009-10

ΔE 5.5 · #674E44

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 8.6 · #534644

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 8.9 · #574C49

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

#594537

#364A59

Analogous

#593639

#594537

#595636

Triadic

#594537

#365945

#453659

Split-Complementary

#594537

#365956

#363959

Tetradic

#594537

#395936

#364A59

#563659

Monochromatic

#100C0A

#292019

#594537

#886953

#AE907A

Rectangle

#594537

#4A5936

#364A59

#453659

Compound

#594537

#595636

#364A59

#363959

Variations

Lighter

#866852

#A78D7A

#CABDB4

Darker

#48372B

#32261D

#1D1611

Saturation

#4D4742

#594536

#74401B

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

9.01:1

AAA

vs Black

2.33:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#594537

#504C37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#594537

#494939

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#594537

#594346

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Brown Derby 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

#826044

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#594537

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F6569

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.

#2E3F4C

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: #594537;

CSS — background

background-color: #594537;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-derby: #594537;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-derby': '#594537' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#594537] text-[#594537]

SCSS

$brown-derby: #594537;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #594537?

#594537 is Brown Derby, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #594537 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Derby?

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

What colors pair well with Brown Derby?

Brown Derby 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 Brown Derby?

You can download Brown Derby 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 Brown Derby?

The hex code is #594537. In RGB it's 89, 69, 55, and in HSL it's 25°, 24%, 28%.

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