BROWNS

Crossbow

#60543F

RGB 96, 84, 63 · HSL 38°, 21%, 31% · CMYK 0, 13, 34, 62

Crossbow is #60543F in HEX — rgb(96, 84, 63), hsl(38°, 21%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 34%, 62%).

Crossbow pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 38°, 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#60543F

RGB96, 84, 63

HSL38°, 21%, 31%

HSV38°, 34%, 38%

CMYK0, 13, 34, 62

Decimal6313023

CSS RGBrgb(96, 84, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 21%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Olive Grove K-968

ΔE 0.8 · #61543E

Hallman-Lindsay

Nightfall 340

ΔE 1.6 · #61523D

Sherwin-Williams

Best Bronze SW6160

ΔE 1.7 · #5D513E

PPG

Grapevine 1027-7

ΔE 1.9 · #5F563F

Dulux

Organic Balance S15C8

ΔE 2.1 · #635644

Benjamin Moore

Night CC-662

ΔE 2.6 · #5A533D

Behr

Clove Brown PPU7-25

ΔE 3.4 · #685A48

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 3.7 · #675544

Valspar

Amazon Silt 6010-4

ΔE 4.2 · #605B47

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 5.1 · #6A5D4D

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 5.5 · #5F5D48

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 6.4 · #66624B

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 6.9 · #5B4631

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 7.3 · #676450

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.7 · #726454

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 8 · #624A3E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#60543F

#3E4B60

Analogous

#60433E

#60543F

#5B603E

Triadic

#60543F

#3E6053

#533E60

Split-Complementary

#60543F

#3E5B60

#433E60

Tetradic

#60543F

#3E6043

#3E4B60

#603E5B

Monochromatic

#0F0D0A

#312B20

#60543F

#8E7C5D

#B0A187

Rectangle

#60543F

#4B603E

#3E4B60

#533E60

Compound

#60543F

#5B603E

#3E4B60

#433E60

Variations

Lighter

#8A795A

#A89A83

#CAC4B8

Darker

#4D4331

#362E21

#1F1B13

Saturation

#54504A

#60533E

#7F5C1F

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

7.40:1

AAA

vs Black

2.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#60543F

#5C573F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#60543F

#565642

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#60543F

#615154

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Crossbow 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

#876C4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#60543F

Daylight 5500K

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

#75716F

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.

#323F54

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: #60543F;

CSS — background

background-color: #60543F;

CSS Variable

--color-crossbow: #60543F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crossbow': '#60543F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#60543F] text-[#60543F]

SCSS

$crossbow: #60543F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #60543F?

#60543F is Crossbow, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #60543F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crossbow?

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

What colors pair well with Crossbow?

Crossbow 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 Crossbow?

You can download Crossbow 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 Crossbow?

The hex code is #60543F. In RGB it's 96, 84, 63, and in HSL it's 38°, 21%, 31%.

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