BROWNS

Pier

#63523D

RGB 99, 82, 61 · HSL 33°, 24%, 31% · CMYK 0, 17, 38, 61

Pier is #63523D in HEX — rgb(99, 82, 61), hsl(33°, 24%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 38%, 61%).

Pier pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 33°, 24%, 31%. 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#63523D

RGB99, 82, 61

HSL33°, 24%, 31%

HSV33°, 38%, 39%

CMYK0, 17, 38, 61

Decimal6509117

CSS RGBrgb(99, 82, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 24%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Pier SW7545

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Nightfall 340

ΔE 1 · #61523D

Vista Paint

Olive Grove K-968

ΔE 2 · #61543E

Dulux

Earthen Pot SN3D9

ΔE 2.4 · #635241

Behr

Melted Chocolate 250F-7

ΔE 2.5 · #67513C

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 2.9 · #675544

PPG

Pumpernickel 15-22

ΔE 3 · #625141

Benjamin Moore

Grizzly 2111-20

ΔE 4.2 · #604C3D

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 4.4 · #6F5744

Dunn-Edwards

Log Cabin DEA162

ΔE 4.5 · #705A46

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 5.2 · #5B4631

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 5.9 · #6A5D4D

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 6.5 · #624A3E

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 7.2 · #57463A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 8.2 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 8.9 · #645850

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

#63523D

#3C4D62

Analogous

#623E3C

#63523D

#60623C

Triadic

#63523D

#3C6251

#513C62

Split-Complementary

#63523D

#3C6062

#3E3C62

Tetradic

#63523D

#3C623E

#3C4D62

#623C60

Monochromatic

#100D0A

#332A1F

#63523D

#917859

#B39E84

Rectangle

#63523D

#4D623C

#3C4D62

#513C62

Compound

#63523D

#60623C

#3C4D62

#3E3C62

Variations

Lighter

#8E7557

#AB9880

#CCC2B7

Darker

#4F412F

#372D20

#201A12

Saturation

#555049

#62513C

#80541E

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

7.49:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#63523D

#5C573D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#63523D

#555540

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#63523D

#644F52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Pier 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

#8A6A49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#63523D

Daylight 5500K

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

#776F6D

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.

#324254

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: #63523D;

CSS — background

background-color: #63523D;

CSS Variable

--color-pier: #63523D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pier': '#63523D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#63523D] text-[#63523D]

SCSS

$pier: #63523D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #63523D?

#63523D is Pier, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #63523D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pier?

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

What colors pair well with Pier?

Pier 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 Pier?

You can download Pier 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 Pier?

The hex code is #63523D. In RGB it's 99, 82, 61, and in HSL it's 33°, 24%, 31%.

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