BROWNS

Wagon Train

#6D4D27

RGB 109, 77, 39 · HSL 33°, 47%, 29% · CMYK 0, 29, 64, 57

Wagon Train is #6D4D27 in HEX — rgb(109, 77, 39), hsl(33°, 47%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 64%, 57%).

Wagon Train pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 33°, 47%, 29%. 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#6D4D27

RGB109, 77, 39

HSL33°, 47%, 29%

HSV33°, 64%, 43%

CMYK0, 29, 64, 57

Decimal7163175

CSS RGBrgb(109, 77, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 47%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Olive Brown 8008

ΔE 0.9 · #6F4F28

Behr

Wooden Cabin 290F-7

ΔE 3.4 · #654926

Dulux

Deep Tan S11D9

ΔE 5.6 · #785536

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

ΔE 5.7 · #69482C

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 6.9 · #7D5436

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 7.4 · #7C5539

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 7.9 · #835E3B

Benjamin Moore

Saddle 2164-10

ΔE 8 · #775239

PPG

Maple Syrup 1084-7

ΔE 8.5 · #75583D

Hallman-Lindsay

Graham Crust 270

ΔE 9.2 · #806240

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 11.3 · #7F5E46

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 13.3 · #6F5744

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.4 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 15.6 · #675544

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 16.7 · #6A443B

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 19.2 · #726454

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

#6D4D27

#27466D

Analogous

#6D2B27

#6D4D27

#696D27

Triadic

#6D4D27

#276D4D

#4D276D

Split-Complementary

#6D4D27

#27696D

#2B276D

Tetradic

#6D4D27

#276D2B

#27466D

#6D2769

Monochromatic

#130D07

#342513

#6D4D27

#A5753B

#C89B65

Rectangle

#6D4D27

#466D27

#27466D

#4D276D

Compound

#6D4D27

#696D27

#27466D

#2B276D

Variations

Lighter

#A2733A

#BE9767

#D4C2AB

Darker

#583E1E

#3E2B14

#24190B

Saturation

#544B40

#6D4D27

#804F14

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

7.66:1

AAA

vs Black

2.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D4D27

#605726

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D4D27

#54542E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D4D27

#6E494E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Wagon Train 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

#916638

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D4D27

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E6B5D

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.

#263C58

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: #6D4D27;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D4D27;

CSS Variable

--color-wagon-train: #6D4D27;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wagon-train': '#6D4D27' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D4D27] text-[#6D4D27]

SCSS

$wagon-train: #6D4D27;

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#765138 · ΔE 7.8

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#835E34 · ΔE 7.9

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#745239 · ΔE 7.9

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#7E583D · ΔE 8.5

Satchel

#804F31 · ΔE 9.1

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#855C3F · ΔE 9.4

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#714D39 · ΔE 10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D4D27?

#6D4D27 is Wagon Train, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #6D4D27 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wagon Train?

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

What colors pair well with Wagon Train?

Wagon Train 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 Wagon Train?

You can download Wagon Train 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 Wagon Train?

The hex code is #6D4D27. In RGB it's 109, 77, 39, and in HSL it's 33°, 47%, 29%.

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