NEUTRALS

Major Brown

#61574E

RGB 97, 87, 78 · HSL 28°, 11%, 34% · CMYK 0, 10, 20, 62

Major Brown is #61574E in HEX — rgb(97, 87, 78), hsl(28°, 11%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 20%, 62%).

Major Brown pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 28°, 11%, 34%. 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#61574E

RGB97, 87, 78

HSL28°, 11%, 34%

HSV28°, 20%, 38%

CMYK0, 10, 20, 62

Decimal6379342

CSS RGBrgb(97, 87, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 11%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Metropolis 1006-7

ΔE 0.6 · #61584F

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildwood 214

ΔE 0.9 · #60554C

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 1.2 · #645850

Valspar

Italian Leather 6005-2C

ΔE 1.4 · #635A52

Vista Paint

Rawhide C-1457

ΔE 1.6 · #61554E

Dulux

Boycott S15A7

ΔE 1.9 · #635B53

Benjamin Moore

Stone 2112-30

ΔE 2 · #60554F

Behr

Museum MQ2-44

ΔE 2.5 · #685A52

Sherwin-Williams

Manor House SW7505

ΔE 3.2 · #665D57

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 3.6 · #5D524E

Dunn-Edwards

Black Walnut DE6063

ΔE 3.7 · #5E4F46

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 5.1 · #6A5D4D

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 6.4 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.1 · #726454

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.9 · #515545

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

#61574E

#4D5760

Analogous

#604D4E

#61574E

#60604D

Triadic

#61574E

#4D6056

#564D60

Split-Complementary

#61574E

#4D6060

#4D4E60

Tetradic

#61574E

#4E604D

#4D5760

#604D60

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#36302B

#61574E

#8B7C6F

#ADA399

Rectangle

#61574E

#57604D

#4D5760

#564D60

Compound

#61574E

#60604D

#4D5760

#4D4E60

Variations

Lighter

#86776B

#A39991

#C9C4C0

Darker

#4D453D

#352F2A

#1F1C18

Saturation

#5A5754

#60564D

#875327

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

7.04:1

AAA

vs Black

2.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#61574E

#5D5A4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#61574E

#59594F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#61574E

#615657

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Major 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

#886E56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#61574E

Daylight 5500K

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

#75737A

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#374B5C

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: #61574E;

CSS — background

background-color: #61574E;

CSS Variable

--color-major-brown: #61574E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'major-brown': '#61574E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#61574E] text-[#61574E]

SCSS

$major-brown: #61574E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #61574E?

#61574E is Major Brown, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #61574E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Major Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Major Brown?

Major 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 Major Brown?

You can download Major 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 Major Brown?

The hex code is #61574E. In RGB it's 97, 87, 78, and in HSL it's 28°, 11%, 34%.

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