REDS

Cuba Brown

#623D3D

RGB 98, 61, 61 · HSL 0°, 23%, 31% · CMYK 0, 38, 38, 62

Cuba Brown is #623D3D in HEX — rgb(98, 61, 61), hsl(0°, 23%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 38%, 62%).

Cuba Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 23%, 31%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#623D3D

RGB98, 61, 61

HSL0°, 23%, 31%

HSV0°, 38%, 38%

CMYK0, 38, 38, 62

Decimal6438205

CSS RGBrgb(98, 61, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 23%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cuba Brown S03B8

ΔE 0.6 · #623D3E

Vista Paint

Red Raisin K-1226

ΔE 1.3 · #64403F

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 2 · #60393B

Sherwin-Williams

Cordovan SW6027

ΔE 2.1 · #5F3D3F

Benjamin Moore

Nicolson CW-270

ΔE 3 · #65423E

Behr

Oxford QE-08

ΔE 3.1 · #6A4444

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 3.3 · #633D38

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 3.5 · #653A3E

PPG

Burgundy Wine 1053-7

ΔE 4.3 · #6C403E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 4.7 · #6D4247

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 4.9 · #633A34

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 5.4 · #6B443D

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.1 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6.2 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 8.5 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 11.9 · #53453C

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#623D3D

#3D6161

Analogous

#613D4F

#623D3D

#614F3D

Triadic

#623D3D

#3D613D

#3D3D61

Split-Complementary

#623D3D

#3D614F

#3D4F61

Tetradic

#623D3D

#4F613D

#3D6161

#4F3D61

Monochromatic

#100A0A

#321F1F

#623D3D

#905A5A

#B28585

Rectangle

#623D3D

#61613D

#3D6161

#3D3D61

Compound

#623D3D

#614F3D

#3D6161

#3D4F61

Variations

Lighter

#8D5858

#AA8181

#CBB8B8

Darker

#4F3030

#362020

#201313

Saturation

#554A4A

#613D3D

#801E1E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.25:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#623D3D

#4F4C3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#623D3D

#45453D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#623D3D

#613E40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cuba Brown carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#895A49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#623D3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#765F6D

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.

#325454

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: #623D3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #623D3D;

CSS Variable

--color-cuba-brown: #623D3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cuba-brown': '#623D3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#623D3D] text-[#623D3D]

SCSS

$cuba-brown: #623D3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #623D3D?

#623D3D is Cuba Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #623D3D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cuba Brown?

Cuba Brown works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Cuba Brown?

Cuba Brown pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cuba Brown?

You can download Cuba 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 Cuba Brown?

The hex code is #623D3D. In RGB it's 98, 61, 61, and in HSL it's 0°, 23%, 31%.

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