BROWNS

Rustic Tobacco

#5B4C3B

RGB 91, 76, 59 · HSL 32°, 21%, 29% · CMYK 0, 16, 35, 64

Rustic Tobacco is #5B4C3B in HEX — rgb(91, 76, 59), hsl(32°, 21%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 35%, 64%).

Rustic Tobacco pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 32°, 21%, 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#5B4C3B

RGB91, 76, 59

HSL32°, 21%, 29%

HSV32°, 35%, 36%

CMYK0, 16, 35, 64

Decimal5983291

CSS RGBrgb(91, 76, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 21%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rustic Tobacco N230-7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Status Bronze SW7034

ΔE 0.4 · #5C4D3C

Dulux

Beggar S14D9

ΔE 1.3 · #5A4C39

Vista Paint

Coffee Connoisseur K-1176

ΔE 1.6 · #5E4E3F

Benjamin Moore

Ferret 2108-10

ΔE 2.3 · #5E4C3E

PPG

Pumpernickel 15-22

ΔE 2.6 · #625141

Hallman-Lindsay

Brown Suede 221

ΔE 2.7 · #5B4F41

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 3.8 · #57463A

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 4.3 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 4.8 · #5B4631

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 4.8 · #595244

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 5.1 · #624A3E

Dunn-Edwards

Black Walnut DE6063

ΔE 5.2 · #5E4F46

RAL

Yellow Olive 6014

ΔE 7.1 · #47402E

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 7.8 · #645850

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 9.7 · #534644

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

#5B4C3B

#3A4959

Analogous

#593B3A

#5B4C3B

#58593A

Triadic

#5B4C3B

#3A594B

#4B3A59

Split-Complementary

#5B4C3B

#3A5859

#3B3A59

Tetradic

#5B4C3B

#3A593B

#3A4959

#593A58

Monochromatic

#0F0D0A

#2B241C

#5B4C3B

#887259

#AC9880

Rectangle

#5B4C3B

#49593A

#3A4959

#4B3A59

Compound

#5B4C3B

#58593A

#3A4959

#3B3A59

Variations

Lighter

#857057

#A6947F

#C9C0B6

Darker

#483C2E

#32291F

#1D1812

Saturation

#4F4A45

#594B3A

#774D1D

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

8.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B4C3B

#55503B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B4C3B

#4F4F3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B4C3B

#5C4A4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Rustic Tobacco 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

#846647

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B4C3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#716B6C

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.

#2F3E4F

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: #5B4C3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B4C3B;

CSS Variable

--color-rustic-tobacco: #5B4C3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rustic-tobacco': '#5B4C3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B4C3B] text-[#5B4C3B]

SCSS

$rustic-tobacco: #5B4C3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B4C3B?

#5B4C3B is Rustic Tobacco, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #5B4C3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rustic Tobacco?

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

What colors pair well with Rustic Tobacco?

Rustic Tobacco 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 Rustic Tobacco?

You can download Rustic Tobacco 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 Rustic Tobacco?

The hex code is #5B4C3B. In RGB it's 91, 76, 59, and in HSL it's 32°, 21%, 29%.

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