BROWNS

Brown

#6A5116

RGB 106, 81, 22 · HSL 42°, 66%, 25% · CMYK 0, 24, 79, 58

Brown is #6A5116 in HEX — rgb(106, 81, 22), hsl(42°, 66%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 79%, 58%).

Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 42°, 66%, 25%. 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#6A5116

RGB106, 81, 22

HSL42°, 66%, 25%

HSV42°, 79%, 42%

CMYK0, 24, 79, 58

Decimal6967574

CSS RGBrgb(106, 81, 22)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 66%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spanish Leather 300D-7

ΔE 9.2 · #81591A

RAL

Olive Brown 8008

ΔE 10 · #6F4F28

Dulux

By Gum S15D9

ΔE 11.3 · #816838

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2162-10

ΔE 11.8 · #845F35

Vista Paint

Queen Lioness C-283

ΔE 12.3 · #756038

Sherwin-Williams

Saguaro SW6419

ΔE 12.4 · #655F2D

PPG

Twig Basket 1103-7

ΔE 12.8 · #77623A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sahara Wind 269

ΔE 14 · #8B6A3F

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 14.5 · #835E3B

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 15.1 · #875228

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 16.4 · #8F6E46

Dunn-Edwards

Cuban Cigar DE6154

ΔE 16.7 · #927247

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 18 · #9D6C40

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 20.3 · #A16941

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 21.9 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 25.1 · #864633

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#6A5116

#162F6A

Analogous

#6A2716

#6A5116

#596A16

Triadic

#6A5116

#166A51

#51166A

Split-Complementary

#6A5116

#16596A

#27166A

Tetradic

#6A5116

#166A27

#162F6A

#6A1659

Monochromatic

#151004

#2A2009

#6A5116

#A98123

#D8AB41

Rectangle

#6A5116

#2F6A16

#162F6A

#51166A

Compound

#6A5116

#596A16

#162F6A

#27166A

Variations

Lighter

#A98123

#CDA64C

#DBC89D

Darker

#564110

#3D2D0A

#241B05

Saturation

#4C4533

#6A5116

#75550B

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

7.50:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A5116

#615815

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A5116

#565624

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A5116

#6B4C51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

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

#8F692C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A5116

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C6E50

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#182A55

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: #6A5116;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A5116;

CSS Variable

--color-brown: #6A5116;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown': '#6A5116' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A5116] text-[#6A5116]

SCSS

$brown: #6A5116;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A5116?

#6A5116 is Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #6A5116 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Brown?

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 Brown?

You can download 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 Brown?

The hex code is #6A5116. In RGB it's 106, 81, 22, and in HSL it's 42°, 66%, 25%.

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