BROWNS

Beggar

#5A4D39

RGB 90, 77, 57 · HSL 36°, 22%, 29% · CMYK 0, 14, 37, 65

Beggar is #5A4D39 in HEX — rgb(90, 77, 57), hsl(36°, 22%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 37%, 65%).

Beggar pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 36°, 22%, 29%. 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#5A4D39

RGB90, 77, 57

HSL36°, 22%, 29%

HSV36°, 37%, 35%

CMYK0, 14, 37, 65

Decimal5918009

CSS RGBrgb(90, 77, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 22%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Beggar S14D9

ΔE 0.8 · #5A4C39

Sherwin-Williams

Best Bronze SW6160

ΔE 1.9 · #5D513E

Behr

Rustic Tobacco N230-7

ΔE 2 · #5B4C3B

Vista Paint

Nightfall C-339

ΔE 2.1 · #5D4F38

Hallman-Lindsay

Nightfall 340

ΔE 2.5 · #61523D

PPG

Friar's Brown 1024-7

ΔE 2.9 · #5E5241

Benjamin Moore

Otter 2137-10

ΔE 3.5 · #55493A

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 4.8 · #5B4631

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 4.9 · #675544

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 5.2 · #595244

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 5.6 · #57463A

Dunn-Edwards

Wild Mustang DEA161

ΔE 6.7 · #695649

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 6.8 · #624A3E

RAL

Yellow Olive 6014

ΔE 6.9 · #47402E

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 9 · #645850

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 10.2 · #726454

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#5A4D39

#3A475A

Analogous

#5A3D3A

#5A4D39

#575A3A

Triadic

#5A4D39

#3A5A4D

#4D3A5A

Split-Complementary

#5A4D39

#3A575A

#3D3A5A

Tetradic

#5A4D39

#3A5A3D

#3A475A

#5A3A57

Monochromatic

#100D0A

#2C251C

#5A4D39

#897558

#AD9B7F

Rectangle

#5A4D39

#475A3A

#3A475A

#4D3A5A

Compound

#5A4D39

#575A3A

#3A475A

#3D3A5A

Variations

Lighter

#867356

#A7967E

#C9C2B6

Darker

#493E2D

#332B1F

#1E1912

Saturation

#4F4B45

#5A4D3A

#77531D

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

8.22:1

AAA

vs Black

2.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A4D39

#555039

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A4D39

#4F4F3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A4D39

#5B4B4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Beggar 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

#836646

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A4D39

Daylight 5500K

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

#706B6A

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2F3C4F

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: #5A4D39;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A4D39;

CSS Variable

--color-beggar: #5A4D39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beggar': '#5A4D39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A4D39] text-[#5A4D39]

SCSS

$beggar: #5A4D39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A4D39?

#5A4D39 is Beggar, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #5A4D39 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beggar?

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

What colors pair well with Beggar?

Beggar 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 Beggar?

You can download Beggar 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 Beggar?

The hex code is #5A4D39. In RGB it's 90, 77, 57, and in HSL it's 36°, 22%, 29%.

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