BROWNS
Char Brown
#5A4F40
Char Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 35°, 17%, 30%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture, particularly within living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Reads best alongside cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Char Brown 2137-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
living rooms, dining rooms, libraries
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #5A4F40?
#5A4F40 is Char Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.
Is #5A4F40 warm or cool?
Char Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Char Brown?
Char Brown works well in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Char Brown?
Char Brown pairs naturally with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Char Brown?
You can download Char Brown 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 RGB value of #5A4F40?
#5A4F40 converts to RGB 90, 79, 64.