REDS

Congo Brown

#654D49

RGB 101, 77, 73 · HSL 9°, 16%, 34% · CMYK 0, 24, 28, 60

Congo Brown is #654D49 in HEX — rgb(101, 77, 73), hsl(9°, 16%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 28%, 60%).

Congo Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 16%, 34%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#654D49

RGB101, 77, 73

HSL9°, 16%, 34%

HSV9°, 28%, 40%

CMYK0, 24, 28, 60

Decimal6638921

CSS RGBrgb(101, 77, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 16%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bison 2113-30

ΔE 1.4 · #674C48

Behr

Yorkshire Brown 220F-7

ΔE 1.7 · #614C49

Kilz

Tonka Bean LM160

ΔE 2 · #654F48

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 2.4 · #5F4947

Valspar

Tavern Mahogany 2002-9A

ΔE 2.5 · #6B524C

PPG

Mustang 1015-7

ΔE 2.6 · #5E4A47

Dulux

Robeson Rose S02B7

ΔE 3.4 · #654F50

Hallman-Lindsay

Connoisseur 143

ΔE 3.6 · #654E44

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 3.7 · #6C5652

Sherwin-Williams

Chateau Brown SW7510

ΔE 4.4 · #5B4B44

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 5.2 · #624A3E

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 6.4 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 6.7 · #534644

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 7 · #53453C

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 9.4 · #4E3B31

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 10.8 · #53372C

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 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

#654D49

#496065

Analogous

#654953

#654D49

#655B49

Triadic

#654D49

#49654D

#4D4965

Split-Complementary

#654D49

#49655B

#495365

Tetradic

#654D49

#536549

#496065

#5B4965

Monochromatic

#0F0B0B

#382B29

#654D49

#916F69

#B29995

Rectangle

#654D49

#606549

#496065

#4D4965

Compound

#654D49

#655B49

#496065

#495365

Variations

Lighter

#8C6B65

#A8908C

#CBBFBD

Darker

#513D3A

#382A27

#211817

Saturation

#5B5453

#654D49

#893324

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

7.75:1

AAA

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#654D49

#595649

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#654D49

#52524A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#654D49

#654D4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Congo 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

#8B6652

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#654D49

Daylight 5500K

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

#786B76

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#37575C

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: #654D49;

CSS — background

background-color: #654D49;

CSS Variable

--color-congo-brown: #654D49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'congo-brown': '#654D49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#654D49] text-[#654D49]

SCSS

$congo-brown: #654D49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #654D49?

#654D49 is Congo Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #654D49 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Congo Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Congo Brown?

Congo 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 Congo Brown?

You can download Congo 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 Congo Brown?

The hex code is #654D49. In RGB it's 101, 77, 73, and in HSL it's 9°, 16%, 34%.

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