BROWNS

Deep Reed

#686539

RGB 104, 101, 57 · HSL 56°, 29%, 32% · CMYK 0, 3, 45, 59

Deep Reed is #686539 in HEX — rgb(104, 101, 57), hsl(56°, 29%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 45%, 59%).

Deep Reed pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 56°, 29%, 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#686539

RGB104, 101, 57

HSL56°, 29%, 32%

HSV56°, 45%, 41%

CMYK0, 3, 45, 59

Decimal6841657

CSS RGBrgb(104, 101, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 29%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Reed S19D9

Exact match

Behr

Lemon Pepper 750D-6

ΔE 1.7 · #67643B

Sherwin-Williams

Basque Green SW6426

ΔE 3.1 · #5F6033

Vista Paint

Old School C-409

ΔE 4.4 · #666842

Kilz

Wild Jungle LF290-02

ΔE 4.5 · #6A6E40

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 4.6 · #6A5F31

PPG

Sphagnum Moss 1111-7

ΔE 4.9 · #75693D

Hallman-Lindsay

Aloe Leaf 417

ΔE 5 · #61643F

Benjamin Moore

Guacamole 2144-10

ΔE 5.2 · #656843

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 6.2 · #686A47

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 6.3 · #676443

Dunn-Edwards

Peppered Moss DEA169

ΔE 7.9 · #807548

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 8.6 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 13.9 · #676450

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.3 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 17.2 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#686539

#3A3D69

Analogous

#694E3A

#686539

#55693A

Triadic

#686539

#3A6966

#663A69

Split-Complementary

#686539

#3A5569

#4E3A69

Tetradic

#686539

#3A694E

#3A3D69

#693A55

Monochromatic

#101009

#38361F

#686539

#9B9655

#BAB682

Rectangle

#686539

#3D693A

#3A3D69

#663A69

Compound

#686539

#55693A

#3A3D69

#4E3A69

Variations

Lighter

#969253

#B1AD7D

#CFCDB6

Darker

#55532D

#3B391F

#232211

Saturation

#59584B

#69663A

#867F1D

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

5.98:1

vs Black

3.51:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#686539

#6B633A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#686539

#666641

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#686539

#6A6063

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Deep Reed 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

#8D7846

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#686539

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B7D6A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#343657

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: #686539;

CSS — background

background-color: #686539;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-reed: #686539;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-reed': '#686539' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#686539] text-[#686539]

SCSS

$deep-reed: #686539;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686539?

#686539 is Deep Reed, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #686539 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Reed?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Reed?

Deep Reed 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 Deep Reed?

You can download Deep Reed 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 Deep Reed?

The hex code is #686539. In RGB it's 104, 101, 57, and in HSL it's 56°, 29%, 32%.

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