BROWNS

Graveyard Earth

#68553A

RGB 104, 85, 58 · HSL 35°, 28%, 32% · CMYK 0, 18, 44, 59

Graveyard Earth is #68553A in HEX — rgb(104, 85, 58), hsl(35°, 28%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 44%, 59%).

Graveyard Earth pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 35°, 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#68553A

RGB104, 85, 58

HSL35°, 28%, 32%

HSV35°, 44%, 41%

CMYK0, 18, 44, 59

Decimal6837562

CSS RGBrgb(104, 85, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 28%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Oliva Oscuro SW9125

ΔE 0.7 · #665439

Behr

Moss Stone PPU7-1

ΔE 2.4 · #67583E

Vista Paint

Alpha Male C-192

ΔE 3.6 · #705942

PPG

Muddy River 1098-7

ΔE 4.3 · #715D3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Nightfall 340

ΔE 4.4 · #61523D

Dulux

Marsh S17D9

ΔE 4.8 · #5C5237

Dunn-Edwards

Log Cabin DEA162

ΔE 5 · #705A46

Benjamin Moore

Tamarind AF-120

ΔE 5.1 · #746147

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 5.3 · #6F5744

RAL

Pearl Gold 1036

ΔE 5.6 · #705335

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 6.1 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 6.8 · #5B4631

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 7.7 · #7C644E

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 9.6 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.6 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.4 · #676450

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#68553A

#3B4E68

Analogous

#683F3B

#68553A

#65683B

Triadic

#68553A

#3B6855

#553B68

Split-Complementary

#68553A

#3B6568

#3F3B68

Tetradic

#68553A

#3B683F

#3B4E68

#683B65

Monochromatic

#100D09

#372D1F

#68553A

#997D56

#B9A383

Rectangle

#68553A

#4E683B

#3B4E68

#553B68

Compound

#68553A

#65683B

#3B4E68

#3F3B68

Variations

Lighter

#957A54

#B09B7E

#CEC4B6

Darker

#54442E

#3B2F1F

#231C12

Saturation

#58534B

#68553B

#865A1D

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

7.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#68553A

#615A3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#68553A

#59593E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#68553A

#695255

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Graveyard Earth 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

#8D6C47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#68553A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B716B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#344257

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: #68553A;

CSS — background

background-color: #68553A;

CSS Variable

--color-graveyard-earth: #68553A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'graveyard-earth': '#68553A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#68553A] text-[#68553A]

SCSS

$graveyard-earth: #68553A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #68553A?

#68553A is Graveyard Earth, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #68553A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Graveyard Earth?

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

What colors pair well with Graveyard Earth?

Graveyard Earth 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 Graveyard Earth?

You can download Graveyard Earth 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 Graveyard Earth?

The hex code is #68553A. In RGB it's 104, 85, 58, and in HSL it's 35°, 28%, 32%.

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