BROWNS
Brown
#5E4512
Brown is #5E4512 in HEX — rgb(94, 69, 18), hsl(40°, 68%, 22%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 81%, 63%).
Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 40°, 68%, 22%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
RAL
Olive Brown 8008
Behr
Wooden Cabin 290F-7
Sherwin-Williams
Sturdy Brown SW6097
Dulux
Nut Oil S13D9
Vista Paint
Queen Lioness C-283
Benjamin Moore
Autumn 2162-10
PPG
Twig Basket 1103-7
Dutch Boy
Maple D-6784
Hallman-Lindsay
Queen Lioness 284
Kilz
Ancient Root LD100-02
Dunn-Edwards
Essential Brown DE6203
Kobra
Beige 04
Valspar
Dark Earth 3011-8
Colorhouse
Glass .06 Glass-06
Farrow & Ball
Bancha 298
IKEA
IKEA106 106
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
7/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Grounded · Earthy
Brown 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
Paint Info
Brand · Product Line
Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)
Recommended Finishes
Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)
Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.
Best Surfaces
Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins
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
Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #5E4512?
#5E4512 is Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.
Is #5E4512 warm or cool?
Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Brown?
Brown works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.
What colors pair well with Brown?
Brown 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 Brown?
You can download 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 hex code for Brown?
The hex code is #5E4512. In RGB it's 94, 69, 18, and in HSL it's 40°, 68%, 22%.
