BROWNS

Florida’s Alligator

#664422

RGB 102, 68, 34 · HSL 30°, 50%, 27% · CMYK 0, 33, 67, 60

Florida’s Alligator is #664422 in HEX — rgb(102, 68, 34), hsl(30°, 50%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 67%, 60%).

Florida’s Alligator pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 30°, 50%, 27%. 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#664422

RGB102, 68, 34

HSL30°, 50%, 27%

HSV30°, 67%, 40%

CMYK0, 33, 67, 60

Decimal6702114

CSS RGBrgb(102, 68, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 50%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wooden Cabin 290F-7

ΔE 3.6 · #654926

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

ΔE 4.2 · #69482C

RAL

Olive Brown 8008

ΔE 5 · #6F4F28

Dulux

Deep Tan S11D9

ΔE 7.6 · #785536

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 8.2 · #7D5436

Benjamin Moore

Saddle 2164-10

ΔE 8.4 · #775239

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 8.7 · #7C5539

PPG

Molasses 1079-7

ΔE 10 · #74563D

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 11 · #835E3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Brownstone historic-brownstone

ΔE 11.6 · #785441

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 12.1 · #7C503F

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 13.8 · #6F5744

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 14.6 · #6A443B

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 15.3 · #624A3E

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 15.5 · #8C4D35

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 20.4 · #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

#664422

#224567

Analogous

#672222

#664422

#676722

Triadic

#664422

#226745

#452267

Split-Complementary

#664422

#226767

#222267

Tetradic

#664422

#226722

#224567

#672267

Monochromatic

#130D06

#2E1F0F

#664422

#A16B36

#C8915B

Rectangle

#664422

#456722

#224567

#452267

Compound

#664422

#676722

#224567

#222267

Variations

Lighter

#9F6A35

#BF8F60

#D5BEA7

Darker

#54371A

#3B2611

#231609

Saturation

#4F453B

#674522

#784511

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

8.70:1

AAA

vs Black

2.41:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#664422

#575021

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#664422

#4B4B28

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#664422

#664145

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Florida’s Alligator 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

#8C6035

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#664422

Daylight 5500K

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

#796559

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#223B53

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: #664422;

CSS — background

background-color: #664422;

CSS Variable

--color-florida’s-alligator: #664422;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'florida’s-alligator': '#664422' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#664422] text-[#664422]

SCSS

$florida’s-alligator: #664422;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #664422?

#664422 is Florida’s Alligator, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #664422 warm or cool?

Florida’s Alligator reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Florida’s Alligator?

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

What colors pair well with Florida’s Alligator?

Florida’s Alligator 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 Florida’s Alligator?

You can download Florida’s Alligator 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 Florida’s Alligator?

The hex code is #664422. In RGB it's 102, 68, 34, and in HSL it's 30°, 50%, 27%.

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