BROWNS

Cabbage Patch

#5C5A47

RGB 92, 90, 71 · HSL 54°, 13%, 32% · CMYK 0, 2, 23, 64

Cabbage Patch is #5C5A47 in HEX — rgb(92, 90, 71), hsl(54°, 13%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 23%, 64%).

Cabbage Patch pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 54°, 13%, 32%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#5C5A47

RGB92, 90, 71

HSL54°, 13%, 32%

HSV54°, 23%, 36%

CMYK0, 2, 23, 64

Decimal6052423

CSS RGBrgb(92, 90, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 13%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cabbage2141-20

ΔE 0.4 · #5D5B48

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Behr

Fig LeafUL200-23

ΔE 1.3 · #5C5C4A

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Vista Paint

Fortune LeavesK-912

ΔE 1.5 · #595847

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Dunn-Edwards

Olive CourtDEA174

ΔE 1.7 · #5F5D48

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Valspar

Amazon Silt6010-4

ΔE 1.7 · #605B47

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Hallman-Lindsay

Monogram424

ΔE 2.1 · #595747

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Dulux

Natural FloraS18C8

ΔE 2.2 · #605D47

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Sherwin-Williams

Garden GateSW6167

ΔE 2.2 · #5E5949

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PPG

Walnut Grove1028-7

ΔE 2.3 · #5C5644

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Kobra

Green37

ΔE 4.1 · #515545

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IKEA

IKEA148148

ΔE 4.2 · #676450

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Kilz

Tea LeafLF100-02

ΔE 4.2 · #66624B

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RAL

Green Grey7009

ΔE 5.7 · #4D5645

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Dutch Boy

Ashton GreyVS-9303

ΔE 6.7 · #66665A

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Colorhouse

Glass .06Glass-06

ΔE 7.2 · #696346

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Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab290

ΔE 7.7 · #726454

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5C5A47

#47495C

Analogous

#5C4F47

#5C5A47

#545C47

Triadic

#5C5A47

#475C5A

#5A475C

Split-Complementary

#5C5A47

#47545C

#4F475C

Tetradic

#5C5A47

#475C4F

#47495C

#5C4754

Monochromatic

#0E0E0B

#313026

#5C5A47

#878468

#ABA892

Rectangle

#5C5A47

#495C47

#47495C

#5A475C

Compound

#5C5A47

#545C47

#47495C

#4F475C

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Cabbage Patch run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2F1EE

Tint #CFCEC1

Tint #ADAA94

Tint #898669

Base #5C5A47

Shade #4E4C3C

Shade #3F3E31

Shade #313026

Shade #23221B

Variations

Lighter

#838065

#A2A08B

#C8C7BD

Darker

#4A4838

#333226

#1E1D16

Saturation

#55544E

#5C5A47

#807623

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

6.98:1

vs Black

3.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5C5A47

#5D5948

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C5A47

#5A5A4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C5A47

#5D5759

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Cabbage Patch 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

#847050

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C5A47

Daylight 5500K

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

#727575

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#343757

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: #5C5A47;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C5A47;

CSS Variable

--color-cabbage-patch: #5C5A47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cabbage-patch': '#5C5A47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C5A47] text-[#5C5A47]

SCSS

$cabbage-patch: #5C5A47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C5A47?

#5C5A47 is Cabbage Patch, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #5C5A47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cabbage Patch?

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

What colors pair well with Cabbage Patch?

Cabbage Patch 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 Cabbage Patch?

You can download Cabbage Patch 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 Cabbage Patch?

The hex code is #5C5A47. In RGB it's 92, 90, 71, and in HSL it's 54°, 13%, 32%.

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