BROWNS

Bracken

#5B3D27

RGB 91, 61, 39 · HSL 25°, 40%, 25% · CMYK 0, 33, 57, 64

Bracken is #5B3D27 in HEX — rgb(91, 61, 39), hsl(25°, 40%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 57%, 64%).

Bracken pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 25°, 40%, 25%. 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#5B3D27

RGB91, 61, 39

HSL25°, 40%, 25%

HSV25°, 57%, 36%

CMYK0, 33, 57, 64

Decimal5979431

CSS RGBrgb(91, 61, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 40%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Nut Brown 8011

ΔE 3.2 · #5B3A29

Sherwin-Williams

Java SW6090

ΔE 4.5 · #634533

Behr

Root Beer 240F-7

ΔE 4.7 · #643E2D

Vista Paint

Hideaway C-136

ΔE 4.9 · #624534

Benjamin Moore

Taupe 2110-10

ΔE 5.5 · #5B4531

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 5.9 · #5B4631

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 6.1 · #654637

Dulux

Guitar S10C8

ΔE 6.2 · #6A4937

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 6.7 · #694A39

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 7.6 · #6C483A

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 9.2 · #6A443B

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 9.4 · #624A3E

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 9.5 · #5E463C

Valspar

Roasted Coffee 2009-10

ΔE 11.2 · #674E44

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 12.1 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 16.5 · #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

#5B3D27

#264459

Analogous

#59262A

#5B3D27

#595526

Triadic

#5B3D27

#26593C

#3B2659

Split-Complementary

#5B3D27

#265955

#262A59

Tetradic

#5B3D27

#2B5926

#264459

#552659

Monochromatic

#120C08

#24180F

#5B3D27

#8F5F3D

#BA855E

Rectangle

#5B3D27

#445926

#264459

#3B2659

Compound

#5B3D27

#595526

#264459

#262A59

Variations

Lighter

#8F5F3D

#B38665

#CFB9A9

Darker

#482F1E

#322014

#1E130B

Saturation

#473E38

#593C26

#6C3813

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

9.81:1

AAA

vs Black

2.14:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B3D27

#4E4826

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B3D27

#43432B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B3D27

#5B3B3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Bracken 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

#845A38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B3D27

Daylight 5500K

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

#715F5D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#243949

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: #5B3D27;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B3D27;

CSS Variable

--color-bracken: #5B3D27;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bracken': '#5B3D27' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B3D27] text-[#5B3D27]

SCSS

$bracken: #5B3D27;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B3D27?

#5B3D27 is Bracken, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #5B3D27 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bracken?

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

What colors pair well with Bracken?

Bracken 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 Bracken?

You can download Bracken 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 Bracken?

The hex code is #5B3D27. In RGB it's 91, 61, 39, and in HSL it's 25°, 40%, 25%.

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