BROWNS

Oliva Oscuro

#665439

RGB 102, 84, 57 · HSL 36°, 28%, 31% · CMYK 0, 18, 44, 60

Oliva Oscuro is #665439 in HEX — rgb(102, 84, 57), hsl(36°, 28%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 44%, 60%).

Oliva Oscuro pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 36°, 28%, 31%. 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#665439

RGB102, 84, 57

HSL36°, 28%, 31%

HSV36°, 44%, 40%

CMYK0, 18, 44, 60

Decimal6706233

CSS RGBrgb(102, 84, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 28%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Oliva Oscuro SW9125

Exact match

Behr

Moss Stone PPU7-1

ΔE 2.2 · #67583E

Vista Paint

Nightfall C-339

ΔE 3.9 · #5D4F38

Hallman-Lindsay

Nightfall 340

ΔE 4.1 · #61523D

Dulux

Marsh S17D9

ΔE 4.2 · #5C5237

PPG

Muddy River 1098-7

ΔE 4.8 · #715D3D

Dunn-Edwards

Log Cabin DEA162

ΔE 5.4 · #705A46

Benjamin Moore

Brown 2110-20

ΔE 5.5 · #6F5541

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 5.6 · #6F5744

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 6 · #675544

RAL

Pearl Gold 1036

ΔE 6.1 · #705335

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 6.5 · #5B4631

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 8.3 · #7C644E

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 9.5 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.8 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.4 · #676450

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 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

#665439

#394B65

Analogous

#653D39

#665439

#616539

Triadic

#665439

#396553

#533965

Split-Complementary

#665439

#396165

#3D3965

Tetradic

#665439

#39653D

#394B65

#653961

Monochromatic

#100D09

#342B1D

#665439

#967C54

#B7A180

Rectangle

#665439

#4B6539

#394B65

#533965

Compound

#665439

#616539

#394B65

#3D3965

Variations

Lighter

#927952

#AF9A7C

#CDC4B5

Darker

#52432D

#392E1E

#211B11

Saturation

#565048

#655339

#82591C

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

7.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.89:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#665439

#5F5939

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#665439

#57573D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#665439

#675154

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Oliva Oscuro 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

#8C6C46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#665439

Daylight 5500K

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

#79716A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#324054

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: #665439;

CSS — background

background-color: #665439;

CSS Variable

--color-oliva-oscuro: #665439;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oliva-oscuro': '#665439' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#665439] text-[#665439]

SCSS

$oliva-oscuro: #665439;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #665439?

#665439 is Oliva Oscuro, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #665439 warm or cool?

Oliva Oscuro reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oliva Oscuro?

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

What colors pair well with Oliva Oscuro?

Oliva Oscuro 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 Oliva Oscuro?

You can download Oliva Oscuro 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 Oliva Oscuro?

The hex code is #665439. In RGB it's 102, 84, 57, and in HSL it's 36°, 28%, 31%.

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