BROWNS

Ferret

#5E4C3E

RGB 94, 76, 62 · HSL 26°, 21%, 31% · CMYK 0, 19, 34, 63

Ferret is #5E4C3E in HEX — rgb(94, 76, 62), hsl(26°, 21%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 34%, 63%).

Ferret pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 26°, 21%, 31%. 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#5E4C3E

RGB94, 76, 62

HSL26°, 21%, 31%

HSV26°, 34%, 37%

CMYK0, 19, 34, 63

Decimal6179902

CSS RGBrgb(94, 76, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 21%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ferret 2108-10

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Half‐Caff SW9091

ΔE 1.2 · #604C3D

Vista Paint

Coffee Connoisseur K-1176

ΔE 1.3 · #5E4E3F

Dulux

Brown Earth S12D9

ΔE 1.7 · #5F4B3B

Behr

Rustic Tobacco N230-7

ΔE 2.3 · #5B4C3B

PPG

Pumpernickel 15-22

ΔE 2.3 · #625141

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 2.9 · #57463A

Hallman-Lindsay

Brown Suede 221

ΔE 3 · #5B4F41

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 3.1 · #624A3E

Dunn-Edwards

Black Walnut DE6063

ΔE 3.7 · #5E4F46

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 4.1 · #675544

Valspar

Roasted Coffee 2009-10

ΔE 4.2 · #674E44

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 5.5 · #5B4631

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 6.8 · #645850

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 7.1 · #6A5D4D

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 8.4 · #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

#5E4C3E

#3E5160

Analogous

#603E41

#5E4C3E

#605D3E

Triadic

#5E4C3E

#3E604D

#4D3E60

Split-Complementary

#5E4C3E

#3E605D

#3E4160

Tetradic

#5E4C3E

#41603E

#3E5160

#5D3E60

Monochromatic

#0F0C0A

#312820

#5E4C3E

#8E725D

#B09987

Rectangle

#5E4C3E

#51603E

#3E5160

#4D3E60

Compound

#5E4C3E

#605D3E

#3E5160

#3E4160

Variations

Lighter

#8A6F5A

#A89383

#CAC0B8

Darker

#4D3D31

#362A21

#1F1813

Saturation

#544E4A

#604D3E

#7F491F

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

8.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.58:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5E4C3E

#56523E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E4C3E

#4F4F40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E4C3E

#5E4A4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Ferret 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

#86664A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E4C3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#736B6E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#324554

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: #5E4C3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E4C3E;

CSS Variable

--color-ferret: #5E4C3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ferret': '#5E4C3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E4C3E] text-[#5E4C3E]

SCSS

$ferret: #5E4C3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E4C3E?

#5E4C3E is Ferret, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #5E4C3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ferret?

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

What colors pair well with Ferret?

Ferret 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 Ferret?

You can download Ferret 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 Ferret?

The hex code is #5E4C3E. In RGB it's 94, 76, 62, and in HSL it's 26°, 21%, 31%.

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