BROWNS

Java

#634533

RGB 99, 69, 51 · HSL 22°, 32%, 29% · CMYK 0, 30, 48, 61

Java is #634533 in HEX — rgb(99, 69, 51), hsl(22°, 32%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 48%, 61%).

Java pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 22°, 32%, 29%. 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#634533

RGB99, 69, 51

HSL22°, 32%, 29%

HSV22°, 48%, 39%

CMYK0, 30, 48, 61

Decimal6505779

CSS RGBrgb(99, 69, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 32%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Java SW6090

Exact match

Vista Paint

Hideaway C-136

ΔE 0.9 · #624534

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 1.9 · #654637

Dulux

Guitar S10C8

ΔE 2.4 · #6A4937

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 2.4 · #694A39

Benjamin Moore

Java 2106-10

ΔE 3 · #684A3B

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 4 · #6C483A

Behr

Breakfast Blend 280F-7

ΔE 4.3 · #59432F

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 4.7 · #5B4631

RAL

Nut Brown 8011

ΔE 4.8 · #5B3A29

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 5.5 · #624A3E

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 6.2 · #5E463C

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6.2 · #6A443B

Valspar

Roasted Coffee 2009-10

ΔE 7 · #674E44

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 8.5 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 13.8 · #534644

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#634533

#325062

Analogous

#623239

#634533

#625B32

Triadic

#634533

#326244

#443262

Split-Complementary

#634533

#32625B

#323962

Tetradic

#634533

#396232

#325062

#5B3262

Monochromatic

#110C09

#2F2118

#634533

#94674C

#B88E75

Rectangle

#634533

#506232

#325062

#443262

Compound

#634533

#625B32

#325062

#323962

Variations

Lighter

#91654B

#B08A75

#CEBCB1

Darker

#4F3627

#37251A

#20150F

Saturation

#514843

#624432

#7B3D19

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

8.64:1

AAA

vs Black

2.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#634533

#555032

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#634533

#4B4B36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#634533

#634346

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Java 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

#8A6041

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#634533

Daylight 5500K

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

#776566

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#2E4350

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: #634533;

CSS — background

background-color: #634533;

CSS Variable

--color-java: #634533;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'java': '#634533' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#634533] text-[#634533]

SCSS

$java: #634533;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #634533?

#634533 is Java, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #634533 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Java?

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

What colors pair well with Java?

Java 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 Java?

You can download Java 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 Java?

The hex code is #634533. In RGB it's 99, 69, 51, and in HSL it's 22°, 32%, 29%.

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