BROWNS

Field Drab

#6C541E

RGB 108, 84, 30 · HSL 42°, 57%, 27% · CMYK 0, 22, 72, 58

Field Drab is #6C541E in HEX — rgb(108, 84, 30), hsl(42°, 57%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 72%, 58%).

Field Drab pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 42°, 57%, 27%. 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#6C541E

RGB108, 84, 30

HSL42°, 57%, 27%

HSV42°, 72%, 42%

CMYK0, 22, 72, 58

Decimal7099422

CSS RGBrgb(108, 84, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 57%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

English Saddle 270F-7

ΔE 7.9 · #7F5B2E

RAL

Olive Brown 8008

ΔE 8.2 · #6F4F28

Dulux

By Gum S15D9

ΔE 9.1 · #816838

Vista Paint

Queen Lioness C-283

ΔE 9.6 · #756038

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2162-10

ΔE 10 · #845F35

PPG

Twig Basket 1103-7

ΔE 10.1 · #77623A

Sherwin-Williams

Saguaro SW6419

ΔE 10.4 · #655F2D

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Lioness 284

ΔE 11.7 · #77613D

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 12.4 · #835E3B

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 14.2 · #7D5436

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 14.2 · #8F6E46

Dunn-Edwards

Cuban Cigar DE6154

ΔE 14.6 · #927247

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 16.9 · #9D6C40

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 18.5 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 19.4 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 23.8 · #676450

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 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

#6C541E

#1E356C

Analogous

#6C2D1E

#6C541E

#5C6C1E

Triadic

#6C541E

#1E6C55

#551E6C

Split-Complementary

#6C541E

#1E5C6C

#2D1E6C

Tetradic

#6C541E

#1E6C2D

#1E356C

#6C1E5C

Monochromatic

#141005

#30260D

#6C541E

#A8842E

#D0AA53

Rectangle

#6C541E

#356C1E

#1E356C

#551E6C

Compound

#6C541E

#5C6C1E

#1E356C

#2D1E6C

Variations

Lighter

#A7822E

#C5A559

#D8C8A4

Darker

#584416

#3E2F0E

#241C08

Saturation

#514A39

#6C551E

#7B5A0F

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

7.18:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6C541E

#645A1E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C541E

#59592A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C541E

#6D4F54

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Field Drab 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

#906C32

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C541E

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E7156

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#1E2F57

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: #6C541E;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C541E;

CSS Variable

--color-field-drab: #6C541E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'field-drab': '#6C541E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C541E] text-[#6C541E]

SCSS

$field-drab: #6C541E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C541E?

#6C541E is Field Drab, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #6C541E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Field Drab?

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

What colors pair well with Field Drab?

Field Drab 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 Field Drab?

You can download Field Drab 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 Field Drab?

The hex code is #6C541E. In RGB it's 108, 84, 30, and in HSL it's 42°, 57%, 27%.

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