BROWNS

Java

#67493A

RGB 103, 73, 58 · HSL 20°, 28%, 32% · CMYK 0, 29, 44, 60

Java is #67493A in HEX — rgb(103, 73, 58), hsl(20°, 28%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 44%, 60%).

Java pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 20°, 28%, 32%. 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#67493A

RGB103, 73, 58

HSL20°, 28%, 32%

HSV20°, 44%, 40%

CMYK0, 29, 44, 60

Decimal6768954

CSS RGBrgb(103, 73, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 28%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Java2106-10

ΔE 0.4 · #684A3B

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Vista Paint

Bistro BrownK-1104

ΔE 1.1 · #654737

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Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway137

ΔE 1.3 · #654637

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Kilz

Ancient SpiceLM170

ΔE 1.4 · #694A39

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Dulux

GuitarS10C8

ΔE 2.6 · #6A4937

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Sherwin-Williams

JavaSW6090

ΔE 2.6 · #634533

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PPG

Bird House Brown1072-7

ΔE 3 · #6C483A

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Behr

Moroccan HennaPPU3-19

ΔE 3.3 · #6E5043

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Kobra

Brown43

ΔE 3.8 · #624A3E

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Dunn-Edwards

ChapsDE6049

ΔE 4.3 · #644B41

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Valspar

Rich Chocolate1005-9A

ΔE 4.6 · #6A4C44

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IKEA

IKEA08989

ΔE 5 · #6A443B

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Dutch Boy

Mud PieVS-9501

ΔE 5.8 · #5B4631

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RAL

Nut Brown8011

ΔE 6.8 · #5B3A29

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Colorhouse

Clay .06Clay-06

ΔE 7.1 · #675544

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Farrow & Ball

Mahogany36

ΔE 12.5 · #534644

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#67493A

#3B5968

Analogous

#683B42

#67493A

#68613B

Triadic

#67493A

#3B684A

#4A3B68

Split-Complementary

#67493A

#3B6861

#3B4268

Tetradic

#67493A

#42683B

#3B5968

#613B68

Monochromatic

#100C09

#37271F

#67493A

#996D56

#B99583

Rectangle

#67493A

#59683B

#3B5968

#4A3B68

Compound

#67493A

#68613B

#3B5968

#3B4268

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Java run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F4EEEB

Tint #D8C3B9

Tint #BB9886

Tint #9B6E57

Base #67493A

Shade #583E32

Shade #483328

Shade #37271F

Shade #271C16

Variations

Lighter

#956954

#B08F7E

#CEBEB6

Darker

#543B2E

#3B281F

#231712

Saturation

#584F4B

#684A3B

#86401D

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

8.11:1

AAA

vs Black

2.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#67493A

#595439

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#67493A

#4F4F3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#67493A

#67484A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Java 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

#8D6347

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#67493A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7A686B

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.

#344B57

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: #67493A;

CSS — background

background-color: #67493A;

CSS Variable

--color-java: #67493A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'java': '#67493A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#67493A] text-[#67493A]

SCSS

$java: #67493A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #67493A?

#67493A is Java, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #67493A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Java?

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

What colors pair well with Java?

Java 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 Java?

You can download Java 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 Java?

The hex code is #67493A. In RGB it's 103, 73, 58, and in HSL it's 20°, 28%, 32%.

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