BROWNS

Warm Brownie

#604840

RGB 96, 72, 64 · HSL 15°, 20%, 31% · CMYK 0, 25, 33, 62

Warm Brownie is #604840 in HEX — rgb(96, 72, 64), hsl(15°, 20%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 33%, 62%).

Warm Brownie pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 15°, 20%, 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#604840

RGB96, 72, 64

HSL15°, 20%, 31%

HSV15°, 33%, 38%

CMYK0, 25, 33, 62

Decimal6309952

CSS RGBrgb(96, 72, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 20%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 1.6 · #5E463C

PPG

Little Bear 1074-7

ΔE 1.8 · #604B42

Behr

Earth Chicory QE-16

ΔE 1.9 · #644A40

Dulux

Wooden Bridge S09C8

ΔE 2 · #5C4840

Benjamin Moore

Hasbrouck HC-71

ΔE 2.3 · #664D44

Vista Paint

Connoisseur C-142

ΔE 2.4 · #634C41

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 2.5 · #624A3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Connoisseur 143

ΔE 2.7 · #654E44

Valspar

Roasted Coffee 2009-10

ΔE 2.9 · #674E44

Sherwin-Williams

Sable SW6083

ΔE 3 · #5F4B3F

Kilz

Tonka Bean LM160

ΔE 3.1 · #654F48

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.3 · #53453C

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 6.7 · #4E3B31

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 7 · #534644

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7.1 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 7.8 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#604840

#3F575F

Analogous

#5F3F47

#604840

#5F573F

Triadic

#604840

#3F5F47

#473F5F

Split-Complementary

#604840

#3F5F57

#3F475F

Tetradic

#604840

#475F3F

#3F575F

#573F5F

Monochromatic

#0F0B0A

#312521

#604840

#8D6A5E

#AF9288

Rectangle

#604840

#575F3F

#3F575F

#473F5F

Compound

#604840

#5F573F

#3F575F

#3F475F

Variations

Lighter

#89675B

#A78C83

#CABDB9

Darker

#4D3932

#352722

#1F1613

Saturation

#544D4A

#5F473F

#7E3720

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

8.41:1

AAA

vs Black

2.50:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#604840

#545140

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#604840

#4D4D41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#604840

#604749

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Warm Brownie 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

#87634B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#604840

Daylight 5500K

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

#75686F

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.

#324C54

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: #604840;

CSS — background

background-color: #604840;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-brownie: #604840;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-brownie': '#604840' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#604840] text-[#604840]

SCSS

$warm-brownie: #604840;

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#5C463F · ΔE 1.6

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#654C43 · ΔE 1.9

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#5F433C · ΔE 2.7

Barista

#58423A · ΔE 2.9

Hearthstone Brown

#604D44 · ΔE 3.0

Fresh Brew

#684F46 · ΔE 3.1

Classic Brown

#58453B · ΔE 3.2

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#664B47 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #604840?

#604840 is Warm Brownie, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #604840 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Brownie?

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

What colors pair well with Warm Brownie?

Warm Brownie 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 Warm Brownie?

You can download Warm Brownie 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 Warm Brownie?

The hex code is #604840. In RGB it's 96, 72, 64, and in HSL it's 15°, 20%, 31%.

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