BROWNS

Otter Brown

#654320

RGB 101, 67, 32 · HSL 30°, 52%, 26% · CMYK 0, 34, 68, 60

Otter Brown is #654320 in HEX — rgb(101, 67, 32), hsl(30°, 52%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 68%, 60%).

Otter Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 30°, 52%, 26%. 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#654320

RGB101, 67, 32

HSL30°, 52%, 26%

HSV30°, 68%, 40%

CMYK0, 34, 68, 60

Decimal6636320

CSS RGBrgb(101, 67, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 52%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wooden Cabin 290F-7

ΔE 3.9 · #654926

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

ΔE 4.9 · #69482C

RAL

Olive Brown 8008

ΔE 5.2 · #6F4F28

Dulux

Deep Tan S11D9

ΔE 8.2 · #785536

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 8.8 · #7D5436

Benjamin Moore

Saddle 2164-10

ΔE 9.1 · #775239

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 9.3 · #7C5539

PPG

Molasses 1079-7

ΔE 10.7 · #74563D

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 11.5 · #835E3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Brownstone historic-brownstone

ΔE 12.4 · #785441

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 12.8 · #7C503F

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 14.5 · #6F5744

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 15.3 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 15.8 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 16 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 21.1 · #726454

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

#654320

#204265

Analogous

#652020

#654320

#656520

Triadic

#654320

#206542

#422065

Split-Complementary

#654320

#206565

#202065

Tetradic

#654320

#206520

#204265

#652065

Monochromatic

#130D06

#2B1C0D

#654320

#9F6932

#C98F54

Rectangle

#654320

#426520

#204265

#422065

Compound

#654320

#656520

#204265

#202065

Variations

Lighter

#9E6832

#C08E5C

#D5BDA5

Darker

#523518

#392410

#221509

Saturation

#4D4238

#654220

#754210

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

8.83:1

AAA

vs Black

2.38:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#654320

#574F1F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#654320

#4A4A27

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#654320

#654044

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Otter 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

#8B5F33

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#654320

Daylight 5500K

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

#786457

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#1F3851

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: #654320;

CSS — background

background-color: #654320;

CSS Variable

--color-otter-brown: #654320;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'otter-brown': '#654320' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#654320] text-[#654320]

SCSS

$otter-brown: #654320;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #654320?

#654320 is Otter Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #654320 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Otter Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Otter Brown?

Otter 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 Otter Brown?

You can download Otter 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 Otter Brown?

The hex code is #654320. In RGB it's 101, 67, 32, and in HSL it's 30°, 52%, 26%.

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