BROWNS

Mayfly

#696841

RGB 105, 104, 65 · HSL 59°, 24%, 33% · CMYK 0, 1, 38, 59

Mayfly is #696841 in HEX — rgb(105, 104, 65), hsl(59°, 24%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 38%, 59%).

Mayfly pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 59°, 24%, 33%. 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#696841

RGB105, 104, 65

HSL59°, 24%, 33%

HSV59°, 38%, 41%

CMYK0, 1, 38, 59

Decimal6907969

CSS RGBrgb(105, 104, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 24%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Portsmouth Olive HDC-CL-20

ΔE 0.8 · #6B6A43

Dulux

Fossil Green S19C8

ΔE 1.2 · #6C6943

Vista Paint

Old School C-409

ΔE 1.5 · #666842

Hallman-Lindsay

Old School 410

ΔE 2 · #686945

Benjamin Moore

Guacamole 2144-10

ΔE 2.2 · #656843

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 2.9 · #686A47

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 3.7 · #676443

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 4.1 · #6F6A49

PPG

Gratefully Grass 1115-7

ΔE 4.5 · #71714E

Sherwin-Williams

Basque Green SW6426

ΔE 5.1 · #5F6033

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 6.1 · #696346

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 7.3 · #6A5F31

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Pickle DE5573

ΔE 7.4 · #67744A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 11 · #676450

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12.9 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 14.4 · #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

#696841

#404168

Analogous

#685340

#696841

#556840

Triadic

#696841

#406868

#684068

Split-Complementary

#696841

#405568

#534068

Tetradic

#696841

#406853

#404168

#684055

Monochromatic

#10100A

#393923

#696841

#98975D

#B7B78A

Rectangle

#696841

#416840

#404168

#684068

Compound

#696841

#556840

#404168

#534068

Variations

Lighter

#93925A

#ADAD84

#CDCDB9

Darker

#545432

#3B3A22

#222213

Saturation

#5A5A4E

#686840

#888720

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

5.74:1

vs Black

3.66:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#696841

#6D6642

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#696841

#686848

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#696841

#6B6366

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Mayfly 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

#8E7B4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#696841

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B8070

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#363659

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: #696841;

CSS — background

background-color: #696841;

CSS Variable

--color-mayfly: #696841;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mayfly': '#696841' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#696841] text-[#696841]

SCSS

$mayfly: #696841;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #696841?

#696841 is Mayfly, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #696841 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mayfly?

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

What colors pair well with Mayfly?

Mayfly 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 Mayfly?

You can download Mayfly 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 Mayfly?

The hex code is #696841. In RGB it's 105, 104, 65, and in HSL it's 59°, 24%, 33%.

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