BROWNS

Dustwallow Marsh

#685243

RGB 104, 82, 67 · HSL 24°, 22%, 34% · CMYK 0, 21, 36, 59

Dustwallow Marsh is #685243 in HEX — rgb(104, 82, 67), hsl(24°, 22%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 36%, 59%).

Dustwallow Marsh pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 24°, 22%, 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#685243

RGB104, 82, 67

HSL24°, 22%, 34%

HSV24°, 36%, 41%

CMYK0, 21, 36, 59

Decimal6836803

CSS RGBrgb(104, 82, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 22%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mocha 2107-20

ΔE 0.9 · #675041

Dulux

Chocolate Sprinkle S12D8

ΔE 1.4 · #6A5443

Sherwin-Williams

Plantation Shutters SW7520

ΔE 1.5 · #6A5143

Behr

Well Bred Brown MQ2-5

ΔE 2.3 · #6C5549

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 2.3 · #675544

Dunn-Edwards

Wild Mustang DEA161

ΔE 2.5 · #695649

PPG

Pumpernickel 15-22

ΔE 2.6 · #625141

Vista Paint

Christmas Ornament C-185

ΔE 2.7 · #6B5848

Hallman-Lindsay

Connoisseur 143

ΔE 3.3 · #654E44

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 3.4 · #6F5744

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 3.6 · #624A3E

Kilz

Tonka Bean LM160

ΔE 4.9 · #654F48

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 5.4 · #755C48

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 6.6 · #5B4631

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 6.9 · #645850

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.7 · #726454

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

#685243

#445B6A

Analogous

#6A4447

#685243

#6A6644

Triadic

#685243

#446A53

#53446A

Split-Complementary

#685243

#446A66

#44476A

Tetradic

#685243

#476A44

#445B6A

#66446A

Monochromatic

#100C0A

#3B2E26

#685243

#987761

#B79F8F

Rectangle

#685243

#5B6A44

#445B6A

#53446A

Compound

#685243

#6A6644

#445B6A

#44476A

Variations

Lighter

#93735E

#AD9687

#CDC2BB

Darker

#554235

#3B2D24

#231A15

Saturation

#5C5651

#6A5344

#8C4C22

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

7.30:1

AAA

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#685243

#5E5943

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#685243

#565645

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#685243

#685053

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Dustwallow Marsh 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

#8D6A4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#685243

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B6F72

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.

#374D5C

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: #685243;

CSS — background

background-color: #685243;

CSS Variable

--color-dustwallow-marsh: #685243;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dustwallow-marsh': '#685243' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#685243] text-[#685243]

SCSS

$dustwallow-marsh: #685243;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #685243?

#685243 is Dustwallow Marsh, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #685243 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dustwallow Marsh?

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

What colors pair well with Dustwallow Marsh?

Dustwallow Marsh 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 Dustwallow Marsh?

You can download Dustwallow Marsh 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 Dustwallow Marsh?

The hex code is #685243. In RGB it's 104, 82, 67, and in HSL it's 24°, 22%, 34%.

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