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Beasty Brown

#663300

RGB 102, 51, 0 · HSL 30°, 100%, 20% · CMYK 0, 50, 100, 60

Beasty Brown is #663300 in HEX — rgb(102, 51, 0), hsl(30°, 100%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 100%, 60%).

Beasty Brown pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 100%, 20%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#663300

RGB102, 51, 0

HSL30°, 100%, 20%

HSV30°, 100%, 40%

CMYK0, 50, 100, 60

Decimal6697728

CSS RGBrgb(102, 51, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 100%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 11.4 · #734222

Behr

Moroccan Spice S250-7

ΔE 13.4 · #835323

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 13.6 · #864326

Dulux

Copper Puzzle S07E9

ΔE 15.3 · #803B26

Benjamin Moore

Satchel AF-240

ΔE 16.7 · #815032

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Copper Red SW2839

ΔE 17.4 · #7B3728

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 17.4 · #8E5335

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 17.9 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 18.3 · #864633

Vista Paint

Monterey Chestnut C-122

ΔE 18.3 · #7A3F2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 19.3 · #8A4C38

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 20.5 · #8F4C3A

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 20.8 · #894C3B

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 22.3 · #945642

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 25.8 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 27 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#663300

#003366

Analogous

#660000

#663300

#666600

Triadic

#663300

#006633

#330066

Split-Complementary

#663300

#006666

#000066

Tetradic

#663300

#006600

#003366

#660066

Monochromatic

#1A0D00

#663300

#B35900

#FF8000

Rectangle

#663300

#336600

#003366

#330066

Compound

#663300

#666600

#003366

#000066

Variations

Lighter

#B85C00

#ED851D

#EAB886

Darker

#522900

#381C00

#211000

Saturation

#423324

#663300

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.30:1

AAA

vs Black

2.04:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#663300

#504800

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#663300

#3F3F0E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#663300

#663036

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Beasty Brown reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#8C531B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#663300

Daylight 5500K

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

#79583F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#092E53

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #663300;

CSS — background

background-color: #663300;

CSS Variable

--color-beasty-brown: #663300;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beasty-brown': '#663300' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#663300] text-[#663300]

SCSS

$beasty-brown: #663300;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #663300?

#663300 is Beasty Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #663300 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beasty Brown?

Beasty Brown works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Beasty Brown?

Beasty Brown pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Beasty Brown?

You can download Beasty 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 Beasty Brown?

The hex code is #663300. In RGB it's 102, 51, 0, and in HSL it's 30°, 100%, 20%.

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