BROWNS

Van Dyke Brown

#664228

RGB 102, 66, 40 · HSL 25°, 44%, 28% · CMYK 0, 35, 61, 60

Van Dyke Brown is #664228 in HEX — rgb(102, 66, 40), hsl(25°, 44%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 61%, 60%).

Van Dyke Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 25°, 44%, 28%. 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#664228

RGB102, 66, 40

HSL25°, 44%, 28%

HSV25°, 61%, 40%

CMYK0, 35, 61, 60

Decimal6701608

CSS RGBrgb(102, 66, 40)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 44%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

ΔE 2.8 · #69482C

Behr

Root Beer 240F-7

ΔE 5.3 · #643E2D

RAL

Fawn Brown 8007

ΔE 5.8 · #59351F

Dulux

Guitar S10C8

ΔE 6.3 · #6A4937

Benjamin Moore

Charlton CW-265

ΔE 6.4 · #6A3E2E

Vista Paint

Soul of the Earth K-1064

ΔE 7.2 · #714C3B

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 7.5 · #694A39

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 7.9 · #654637

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 8 · #6C483A

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 8.4 · #7D5436

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 9.1 · #7C503F

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 10.3 · #6A443B

Valspar

Cowboy Suede 2011-6

ΔE 10.6 · #7C5244

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 11.9 · #624A3E

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 13.6 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 18.5 · #6D4247

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

#664228

#284D67

Analogous

#67282D

#664228

#676228

Triadic

#664228

#286742

#422867

Split-Complementary

#664228

#286762

#282D67

Tetradic

#664228

#2D6728

#284D67

#622867

Monochromatic

#120C07

#301F13

#664228

#9E663D

#C38C65

Rectangle

#664228

#4D6728

#284D67

#422867

Compound

#664228

#676228

#284D67

#282D67

Variations

Lighter

#9C643D

#BA8A68

#D3BBAB

Darker

#54351F

#3A2414

#22150B

Saturation

#51463E

#674228

#7B3F14

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

8.84:1

AAA

vs Black

2.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#664228

#564F27

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#664228

#4A4A2C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#664228

#664044

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Van Dyke 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

#8C5E39

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#664228

Daylight 5500K

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

#79635D

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.

#264053

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: #664228;

CSS — background

background-color: #664228;

CSS Variable

--color-van-dyke-brown: #664228;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'van-dyke-brown': '#664228' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#664228] text-[#664228]

SCSS

$van-dyke-brown: #664228;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #664228?

#664228 is Van Dyke Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #664228 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Van Dyke Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Van Dyke Brown?

Van Dyke 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 Van Dyke Brown?

You can download Van Dyke 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 Van Dyke Brown?

The hex code is #664228. In RGB it's 102, 66, 40, and in HSL it's 25°, 44%, 28%.

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