NEUTRALS

Timber Brown

#605652

RGB 96, 86, 82 · HSL 17°, 8%, 35% · CMYK 0, 10, 15, 62

Timber Brown is #605652 in HEX — rgb(96, 86, 82), hsl(17°, 8%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 15%, 62%).

Timber Brown pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 17°, 8%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#605652

RGB96, 86, 82

HSL17°, 8%, 35%

HSV17°, 15%, 38%

CMYK0, 10, 15, 62

Decimal6313554

CSS RGBrgb(96, 86, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 8%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pure Zeal S10A7

ΔE 0.4 · #615753

Behr

Gardeners Soil MQ2-54

ΔE 0.7 · #5E5551

Benjamin Moore

Topeka 1463

ΔE 1.2 · #615550

Valspar

Labrador 3009-9

ΔE 1.3 · #5E534F

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 1.3 · #60544F

Dunn-Edwards

Black Russian DE6391

ΔE 1.5 · #5C5451

PPG

Bark 1007-7

ΔE 1.5 · #5F5854

Vista Paint

Smokescreen C-555

ΔE 1.6 · #5F5855

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 1.7 · #5D524E

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 2.8 · #645850

Sherwin-Williams

Manor House SW7505

ΔE 3 · #665D57

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.1 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.9 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 6.7 · #534644

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 7.4 · #4E5452

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 9.6 · #624A3E

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#605652

#525C60

Analogous

#605255

#605652

#605D52

Triadic

#605652

#526056

#565260

Split-Complementary

#605652

#52605D

#525560

Tetradic

#605652

#556052

#525C60

#5D5260

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#37312F

#605652

#8A7B75

#ADA39F

Rectangle

#605652

#5C6052

#525C60

#565260

Compound

#605652

#605D52

#525C60

#525560

Variations

Lighter

#847671

#A29995

#C8C4C2

Darker

#4D4541

#352F2D

#1F1B1A

Saturation

#5B5857

#605652

#894429

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#605652

#5B5952

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#605652

#585853

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#605652

#605656

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Timber Brown gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#876D59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#605652

Daylight 5500K

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

#75727D

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#39545F

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: #605652;

CSS — background

background-color: #605652;

CSS Variable

--color-timber-brown: #605652;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'timber-brown': '#605652' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#605652] text-[#605652]

SCSS

$timber-brown: #605652;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #605652?

#605652 is Timber Brown, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #605652 warm or cool?

Timber Brown reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Timber Brown?

Timber Brown works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Timber Brown?

Timber Brown pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Timber Brown?

You can download Timber 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 Timber Brown?

The hex code is #605652. In RGB it's 96, 86, 82, and in HSL it's 17°, 8%, 35%.

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