BROWNS

Black Queen

#694D27

RGB 105, 77, 39 · HSL 35°, 46%, 28% · CMYK 0, 27, 63, 59

Black Queen is #694D27 in HEX — rgb(105, 77, 39), hsl(35°, 46%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 63%, 59%).

Black Queen pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 35°, 46%, 28%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#694D27

RGB105, 77, 39

HSL35°, 46%, 28%

HSV35°, 63%, 41%

CMYK0, 27, 63, 59

Decimal6901031

CSS RGBrgb(105, 77, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 46%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wooden Cabin 290F-7

ΔE 2.2 · #654926

RAL

Olive Brown 8008

ΔE 2.4 · #6F4F28

Dulux

Nut Oil S13D9

ΔE 5.9 · #765A37

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

ΔE 5.9 · #69482C

PPG

Maple Syrup 1084-7

ΔE 8.2 · #75583D

Vista Paint

Queen Lioness C-283

ΔE 8.2 · #756038

Benjamin Moore

Charleston HC-186

ΔE 8.3 · #75533A

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 8.3 · #7D5436

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Lioness 284

ΔE 8.8 · #77613D

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 8.9 · #835E3B

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 11.4 · #7F5E46

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 12.7 · #6F5744

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.9 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 14.6 · #675544

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 16.8 · #6A443B

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 18.2 · #686A47

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

#694D27

#274268

Analogous

#682C27

#694D27

#636827

Triadic

#694D27

#27684D

#4D2768

Split-Complementary

#694D27

#276368

#2C2768

Tetradic

#694D27

#27682C

#274268

#682763

Monochromatic

#130E07

#302412

#694D27

#A0763B

#C59C63

Rectangle

#694D27

#426827

#274268

#4D2768

Compound

#694D27

#636827

#274268

#2C2768

Variations

Lighter

#9E743A

#BC9866

#D3C2AA

Darker

#553E1E

#3B2B13

#23190B

Saturation

#51493E

#684D27

#7C5013

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

7.80:1

AAA

vs Black

2.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#694D27

#5E5626

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#694D27

#53532E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#694D27

#6A494D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Black Queen 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

#8E6638

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#694D27

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B6B5D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#253954

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: #694D27;

CSS — background

background-color: #694D27;

CSS Variable

--color-black-queen: #694D27;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-queen': '#694D27' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#694D27] text-[#694D27]

SCSS

$black-queen: #694D27;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #694D27?

#694D27 is Black Queen, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #694D27 warm or cool?

Black Queen reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Black Queen?

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

What colors pair well with Black Queen?

Black Queen 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 Black Queen?

You can download Black Queen 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 Black Queen?

The hex code is #694D27. In RGB it's 105, 77, 39, and in HSL it's 35°, 46%, 28%.

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