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Spanish Mustang

#684B40

RGB 104, 75, 64 · HSL 17°, 24%, 33% · CMYK 0, 28, 38, 59

Spanish Mustang is #684B40 in HEX — rgb(104, 75, 64), hsl(17°, 24%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 38%, 59%).

Spanish Mustang pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 17°, 24%, 33%. 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#684B40

RGB104, 75, 64

HSL17°, 24%, 33%

HSV17°, 38%, 41%

CMYK0, 28, 38, 59

Decimal6835008

CSS RGBrgb(104, 75, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 24%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Fudge 1073-7

ΔE 1.8 · #63493E

Behr

Earth Chicory QE-16

ΔE 1.8 · #644A40

Valspar

Rich Chocolate 1005-9A

ΔE 1.9 · #6A4C44

Dunn-Edwards

Chaps DE6049

ΔE 2.2 · #644B41

Dulux

Basset Brown S09D8

ΔE 2.3 · #64463D

Benjamin Moore

Barrel 2098-10

ΔE 2.4 · #68483B

Sherwin-Williams

Fairfax Brown SW2856

ΔE 2.6 · #61463A

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 2.6 · #624A3E

Vista Paint

Connoisseur C-142

ΔE 2.9 · #634C41

Hallman-Lindsay

Connoisseur 143

ΔE 3.2 · #654E44

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 4 · #694A39

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 4.9 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 6.8 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 7.5 · #5B4631

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 8.3 · #755C48

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 10.5 · #534644

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

#684B40

#405D68

Analogous

#684049

#684B40

#686040

Triadic

#684B40

#40684B

#4B4068

Split-Complementary

#684B40

#406860

#404968

Tetradic

#684B40

#496840

#405D68

#604068

Monochromatic

#100B0A

#392923

#684B40

#986E5D

#B7978A

Rectangle

#684B40

#5D6840

#405D68

#4B4068

Compound

#684B40

#686040

#405D68

#404968

Variations

Lighter

#936A5A

#AD8F84

#CDBFB9

Darker

#543C32

#3B2922

#221813

Saturation

#5A524E

#684B40

#883E20

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

7.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#684B40

#5A5540

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#684B40

#515142

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#684B40

#684A4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Spanish Mustang 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

#8D654B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#684B40

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B6A6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#364F59

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: #684B40;

CSS — background

background-color: #684B40;

CSS Variable

--color-spanish-mustang: #684B40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spanish-mustang': '#684B40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#684B40] text-[#684B40]

SCSS

$spanish-mustang: #684B40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #684B40?

#684B40 is Spanish Mustang, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #684B40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spanish Mustang?

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

What colors pair well with Spanish Mustang?

Spanish Mustang 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 Spanish Mustang?

You can download Spanish Mustang 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 Spanish Mustang?

The hex code is #684B40. In RGB it's 104, 75, 64, and in HSL it's 17°, 24%, 33%.

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