BROWNS

Sturdy Brown

#69482C

RGB 105, 72, 44 · HSL 28°, 41%, 29% · CMYK 0, 31, 58, 59

Sturdy Brown is #69482C in HEX — rgb(105, 72, 44), hsl(28°, 41%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 58%, 59%).

Sturdy Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 28°, 41%, 29%. 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#69482C

RGB105, 72, 44

HSL28°, 41%, 29%

HSV28°, 58%, 41%

CMYK0, 31, 58, 59

Decimal6899756

CSS RGBrgb(105, 72, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 41%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

Exact match

Behr

Wooden Cabin 290F-7

ΔE 4.3 · #654926

RAL

Pearl Gold 1036

ΔE 4.8 · #705335

Benjamin Moore

Charleston HC-186

ΔE 5.2 · #75533A

Dulux

Deep Tan S11D9

ΔE 5.7 · #785536

PPG

Molasses 1079-7

ΔE 6.4 · #74563D

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 6.5 · #7C5539

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 6.9 · #7D5436

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 7 · #694A39

Hallman-Lindsay

Brownstone historic-brownstone

ΔE 7.8 · #785441

Dunn-Edwards

Rich Mocha DEA159

ΔE 8.4 · #745342

Valspar

Cowboy Hat 3010-8

ΔE 9.9 · #745746

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 11.1 · #6A443B

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 11.5 · #624A3E

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 12 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 16.7 · #726454

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

#69482C

#2C4C68

Analogous

#682C2E

#69482C

#68662C

Triadic

#69482C

#2C6848

#482C68

Split-Complementary

#69482C

#2C6866

#2C2E68

Tetradic

#69482C

#2E682C

#2C4C68

#662C68

Monochromatic

#120C08

#322315

#69482C

#9E6D42

#C1946C

Rectangle

#69482C

#4C682C

#2C4C68

#482C68

Compound

#69482C

#68662C

#2C4C68

#2C2E68

Variations

Lighter

#9B6B41

#B8906D

#D2BEAD

Darker

#553922

#3B2716

#23170D

Saturation

#534941

#68482C

#7E4616

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

8.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#69482C

#5B532B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#69482C

#4F4F31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#69482C

#694549

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Sturdy Brown 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

#8E633C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#69482C

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B6860

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#294055

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: #69482C;

CSS — background

background-color: #69482C;

CSS Variable

--color-sturdy-brown: #69482C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sturdy-brown': '#69482C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#69482C] text-[#69482C]

SCSS

$sturdy-brown: #69482C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #69482C?

#69482C is Sturdy Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #69482C warm or cool?

Sturdy Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sturdy Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Sturdy Brown?

Sturdy Brown 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 Sturdy Brown?

You can download Sturdy Brown 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 Sturdy Brown?

The hex code is #69482C. In RGB it's 105, 72, 44, and in HSL it's 28°, 41%, 29%.

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