REDS

Purple Brown

#673A3F

RGB 103, 58, 63 · HSL 353°, 28%, 32% · CMYK 0, 44, 39, 60

Purple Brown is #673A3F in HEX — rgb(103, 58, 63), hsl(353°, 28%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 39%, 60%).

Purple Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 28%, 32%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#673A3F

RGB103, 58, 63

HSL353°, 28%, 32%

HSV353°, 44%, 40%

CMYK0, 44, 39, 60

Decimal6765119

CSS RGBrgb(103, 58, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 28%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 1 · #653A3E

Dulux

Forest Fruit Pink S02E9

ΔE 1.4 · #68393D

Benjamin Moore

Cascabel CSP-445

ΔE 2.4 · #6A3B3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Kung Fu 109

ΔE 2.6 · #643B42

Vista Paint

Kung Fu C-108

ΔE 3 · #60373E

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 3.3 · #60393B

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 3.4 · #6D4247

Behr

Leather Bound 170F-7

ΔE 3.5 · #66353F

PPG

Merlot 13-04

ΔE 3.9 · #723F45

Sherwin-Williams

Burgundy SW6300

ΔE 4.3 · #63333E

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 6.7 · #633A34

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 6.8 · #763B42

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 9 · #6A443B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.7 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 12.2 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 12.2 · #67272A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#673A3F

#3B6863

Analogous

#683B57

#673A3F

#684C3B

Triadic

#673A3F

#40683B

#3B4068

Split-Complementary

#673A3F

#3B684C

#3B5768

Tetradic

#673A3F

#57683B

#3B6863

#4C3B68

Monochromatic

#10090A

#371F22

#673A3F

#99565E

#B98389

Rectangle

#673A3F

#68633B

#3B6863

#3B4068

Compound

#673A3F

#684C3B

#3B6863

#3B5768

Variations

Lighter

#95545B

#B07E84

#CEB6B9

Darker

#542E33

#3B1F22

#231214

Saturation

#584B4C

#683B40

#861D2A

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

9.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.25:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#673A3F

#514D3E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#673A3F

#44443E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#673A3F

#663C3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Purple 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

#8D584A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#673A3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#7A5D6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#345753

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: #673A3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #673A3F;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-brown: #673A3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-brown': '#673A3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#673A3F] text-[#673A3F]

SCSS

$purple-brown: #673A3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #673A3F?

#673A3F is Purple Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #673A3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Brown?

Purple 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 Purple Brown?

You can download Purple 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 Purple Brown?

The hex code is #673A3F. In RGB it's 103, 58, 63, and in HSL it's 353°, 28%, 32%.

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