BROWNS

Semi Sweet Chocolate

#6B4226

RGB 107, 66, 38 · HSL 24°, 48%, 28% · CMYK 0, 38, 64, 58

Semi Sweet Chocolate is #6B4226 in HEX — rgb(107, 66, 38), hsl(24°, 48%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 64%, 58%).

Semi Sweet Chocolate pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 24°, 48%, 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#6B4226

RGB107, 66, 38

HSL24°, 48%, 28%

HSV24°, 64%, 42%

CMYK0, 38, 64, 58

Decimal7029286

CSS RGBrgb(107, 66, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 48%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

ΔE 4.7 · #69482C

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 5.3 · #734222

Behr

Florence Brown 230F-7

ΔE 6 · #74412D

Benjamin Moore

Fallen CSP-330

ΔE 6.6 · #754735

Dulux

Red Mane S07C9

ΔE 7 · #6D3B2A

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 7.4 · #7D5436

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 7.9 · #7C5539

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 9.3 · #7C503F

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 9.9 · #694A39

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 9.9 · #6C483A

Hallman-Lindsay

Valentino 46

ΔE 10 · #7F4738

Valspar

Cowboy Suede 2011-6

ΔE 11.3 · #7C5244

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 11.9 · #864633

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.2 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.5 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 19 · #8F4E4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#6B4226

#254E6A

Analogous

#6A252C

#6B4226

#6A6325

Triadic

#6B4226

#256A41

#41256A

Split-Complementary

#6B4226

#256A63

#252C6A

Tetradic

#6B4226

#2C6A25

#254E6A

#63256A

Monochromatic

#130C07

#311E11

#6B4226

#A26339

#C78A60

Rectangle

#6B4226

#4E6A25

#254E6A

#41256A

Compound

#6B4226

#6A6325

#254E6A

#252C6A

Variations

Lighter

#A06238

#BE8864

#D4BAA9

Darker

#56331C

#3C2313

#23140A

Saturation

#52453D

#6A4125

#7C3D13

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

8.63:1

AAA

vs Black

2.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6B4226

#595125

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B4226

#4B4B2B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B4226

#6B4044

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Semi Sweet Chocolate 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

#905E38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B4226

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D635C

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.

#244255

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: #6B4226;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B4226;

CSS Variable

--color-semi-sweet-chocolate: #6B4226;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'semi-sweet-chocolate': '#6B4226' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B4226] text-[#6B4226]

SCSS

$semi-sweet-chocolate: #6B4226;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B4226?

#6B4226 is Semi Sweet Chocolate, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #6B4226 warm or cool?

Semi Sweet Chocolate reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Semi Sweet Chocolate?

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

What colors pair well with Semi Sweet Chocolate?

Semi Sweet Chocolate 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 Semi Sweet Chocolate?

You can download Semi Sweet Chocolate 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 Semi Sweet Chocolate?

The hex code is #6B4226. In RGB it's 107, 66, 38, and in HSL it's 24°, 48%, 28%.

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