BROWNS

Cassiterite Brown

#623C1F

RGB 98, 60, 31 · HSL 26°, 52%, 25% · CMYK 0, 39, 68, 62

Cassiterite Brown is #623C1F in HEX — rgb(98, 60, 31), hsl(26°, 52%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 68%, 62%).

Cassiterite Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 26°, 52%, 25%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#623C1F

RGB98, 60, 31

HSL26°, 52%, 25%

HSV26°, 68%, 38%

CMYK0, 39, 68, 62

Decimal6437919

CSS RGBrgb(98, 60, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 52%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Fawn Brown 8007

ΔE 5.2 · #59351F

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

ΔE 5.8 · #69482C

Behr

Wooden Cabin 290F-7

ΔE 7.3 · #654926

Benjamin Moore

Charlton CW-265

ΔE 7.8 · #6A3E2E

Dulux

Red Mane S07C9

ΔE 8.1 · #6D3B2A

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.3 · #7D5436

Vista Paint

Hideaway C-136

ΔE 10.4 · #624534

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 10.9 · #694A39

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 11.1 · #6C483A

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 11.1 · #654637

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 11.9 · #7C503F

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 13 · #6A443B

Valspar

Cowboy Suede 2011-6

ΔE 13.7 · #7C5244

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 15 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 15.1 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 20.9 · #6D4247

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#623C1F

#1F4461

Analogous

#611F23

#623C1F

#615C1F

Triadic

#623C1F

#1F613B

#3B1F61

Split-Complementary

#623C1F

#1F615C

#1F2361

Tetradic

#623C1F

#23611F

#1F4461

#5C1F61

Monochromatic

#130C06

#27180C

#623C1F

#9B5F31

#C88451

Rectangle

#623C1F

#44611F

#1F4461

#3B1F61

Compound

#623C1F

#615C1F

#1F4461

#1F2361

Variations

Lighter

#9B5F31

#BF855A

#D4B9A4

Darker

#4F2F17

#37200F

#211308

Saturation

#4A3E36

#613B1F

#70390F

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

9.61:1

AAA

vs Black

2.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#623C1F

#514A1D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#623C1F

#444424

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#623C1F

#623A3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Cassiterite Brown 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

#895A32

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#623C1F

Daylight 5500K

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

#765F57

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#1E394E

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: #623C1F;

CSS — background

background-color: #623C1F;

CSS Variable

--color-cassiterite-brown: #623C1F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cassiterite-brown': '#623C1F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#623C1F] text-[#623C1F]

SCSS

$cassiterite-brown: #623C1F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #623C1F?

#623C1F is Cassiterite Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #623C1F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cassiterite Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Cassiterite Brown?

Cassiterite Brown 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 Cassiterite Brown?

You can download Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite Brown?

The hex code is #623C1F. In RGB it's 98, 60, 31, and in HSL it's 26°, 52%, 25%.

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