BROWNS

Pumpernickel

#625141

RGB 98, 81, 65 · HSL 29°, 20%, 32% · CMYK 0, 17, 34, 62

Pumpernickel is #625141 in HEX — rgb(98, 81, 65), hsl(29°, 20%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 34%, 62%).

Pumpernickel pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 29°, 20%, 32%. 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#625141

RGB98, 81, 65

HSL29°, 20%, 32%

HSV29°, 34%, 38%

CMYK0, 17, 34, 62

Decimal6443329

CSS RGBrgb(98, 81, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 20%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pumpernickel 15-22

Exact match

Dulux

Earthen Pot SN3D9

ΔE 0.7 · #635241

Benjamin Moore

Sierra 2108-20

ΔE 1.4 · #614F41

Vista Paint

Coffee Connoisseur K-1176

ΔE 1.5 · #5E4E3F

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 1.9 · #675544

Sherwin-Williams

Status Bronze SW7034

ΔE 2.2 · #5C4D3C

Behr

Pine Cone UL170-1

ΔE 2.5 · #635044

Hallman-Lindsay

Brown Suede 221

ΔE 3 · #5B4F41

Dunn-Edwards

Wild Mustang DEA161

ΔE 3.1 · #695649

Valspar

Harvest Brown 6009-2

ΔE 4.3 · #605649

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 4.5 · #624A3E

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 5.1 · #6A5D4D

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 5.1 · #57463A

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 6.1 · #5B4631

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 6.3 · #645850

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.8 · #726454

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

#625141

#415262

Analogous

#624142

#625141

#626141

Triadic

#625141

#416251

#514162

Split-Complementary

#625141

#416261

#414262

Tetradic

#625141

#426241

#415262

#614162

Monochromatic

#0F0D0A

#342B23

#625141

#907760

#B19D8B

Rectangle

#625141

#526241

#415262

#514162

Compound

#625141

#626141

#415262

#414262

Variations

Lighter

#8C745D

#A99685

#CBC2BA

Darker

#4F4134

#372D23

#201A14

Saturation

#56514D

#625141

#835021

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

7.57:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#625141

#5B5641

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#625141

#545443

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#625141

#624F51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Pumpernickel 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

#89694C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#625141

Daylight 5500K

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

#766E70

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.

#344657

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: #625141;

CSS — background

background-color: #625141;

CSS Variable

--color-pumpernickel: #625141;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pumpernickel': '#625141' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#625141] text-[#625141]

SCSS

$pumpernickel: #625141;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #625141?

#625141 is Pumpernickel, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #625141 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pumpernickel?

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

What colors pair well with Pumpernickel?

Pumpernickel 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 Pumpernickel?

You can download Pumpernickel 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 Pumpernickel?

The hex code is #625141. In RGB it's 98, 81, 65, and in HSL it's 29°, 20%, 32%.

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