BROWNS

Fresh Brew

#684F46

RGB 104, 79, 70 · HSL 16°, 20%, 34% · CMYK 0, 24, 33, 59

Fresh Brew is #684F46 in HEX — rgb(104, 79, 70), hsl(16°, 20%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 33%, 59%).

Fresh Brew pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 16°, 20%, 34%. 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#684F46

RGB104, 79, 70

HSL16°, 20%, 34%

HSV16°, 33%, 41%

CMYK0, 24, 33, 59

Decimal6836038

CSS RGBrgb(104, 79, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 20%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fresh1232

ΔE 0.4 · #695047

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Valspar

Roasted Coffee2009-10

ΔE 0.8 · #674E44

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Hallman-Lindsay

Connoisseur143

ΔE 1.2 · #654E44

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Dunn-Edwards

ChapsDE6049

ΔE 1.8 · #644B41

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Behr

CinnabarkPPU3-20

ΔE 1.9 · #634D45

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Kilz

Tonka BeanLM160

ΔE 2 · #654F48

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Vista Paint

ConnoisseurC-142

ΔE 2.1 · #634C41

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PPG

Chestnut15-23

ΔE 2.5 · #624E45

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Kobra

Brown43

ΔE 3 · #624A3E

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Sherwin-Williams

Plantation ShuttersSW7520

ΔE 3.1 · #6A5143

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Dulux

Brown LandS11C8

ΔE 3.3 · #695447

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Colorhouse

Clay .06Clay-06

ΔE 5.8 · #675544

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IKEA

IKEA138138

ΔE 6.8 · #645850

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RAL

Pearl Beige1035

ΔE 8.1 · #6A5D4D

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Dutch Boy

Mud PieVS-9501

ΔE 8.7 · #5B4631

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Mahogany36

ΔE 8.8 · #534644

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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

#684F46

#455F68

Analogous

#68454D

#684F46

#686045

Triadic

#684F46

#45684F

#4F4568

Split-Complementary

#684F46

#456860

#454D68

Tetradic

#684F46

#4D6845

#455F68

#604568

Monochromatic

#0F0C0A

#3A2C27

#684F46

#967164

#B69B91

Rectangle

#684F46

#5F6845

#455F68

#4F4568

Compound

#684F46

#686045

#455F68

#454D68

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Fresh Brew 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 #F3EEED

Tint #D4C4BF

Tint #B69B91

Tint #967164

Base #684F46

Shade #57423A

Shade #46352F

Shade #362824

Shade #251C18

Variations

Lighter

#906D60

#AB9289

#CCC0BC

Darker

#543F37

#3A2B25

#221915

Saturation

#5C5451

#684F45

#8B3E23

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

7.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#684F46

#5C5846

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#684F46

#545447

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#684F46

#684E50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Fresh Brew 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

#8D6850

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#684F46

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B6D74

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.

#37525C

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: #684F46;

CSS — background

background-color: #684F46;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-brew: #684F46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-brew': '#684F46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#684F46] text-[#684F46]

SCSS

$fresh-brew: #684F46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #684F46?

#684F46 is Fresh Brew, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #684F46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Brew?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Brew?

Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew?

You can download Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew?

The hex code is #684F46. In RGB it's 104, 79, 70, and in HSL it's 16°, 20%, 34%.

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