BROWNS

Calthan Brown

#6D5044

RGB 109, 80, 68 · HSL 18°, 23%, 35% · CMYK 0, 27, 38, 57

Calthan Brown is #6D5044 in HEX — rgb(109, 80, 68), hsl(18°, 23%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 38%, 57%).

Calthan Brown pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 18°, 23%, 35%. 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#6D5044

RGB109, 80, 68

HSL18°, 23%, 35%

HSV18°, 38%, 43%

CMYK0, 27, 38, 57

Decimal7163972

CSS RGBrgb(109, 80, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 23%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moroccan Henna PPU3-19

ΔE 0.8 · #6E5043

PPG

Bigfoot 1061-7

ΔE 1.6 · #715145

Dunn-Edwards

Buffalo Herd DE6056

ΔE 1.8 · #705046

Valspar

Western Brown 2009-9

ΔE 2 · #705148

Sherwin-Williams

Plantation Shutters SW7520

ΔE 2.1 · #6A5143

Benjamin Moore

Auberge 2106-20

ΔE 2.2 · #6E4F40

Hallman-Lindsay

Coffee Shop 151

ΔE 2.9 · #725042

Vista Paint

Connoisseur C-142

ΔE 3.7 · #634C41

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 3.8 · #624A3E

Dulux

Brown Land S11C8

ΔE 4 · #695447

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 4.3 · #694A39

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 5.8 · #675544

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6.2 · #6A443B

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 6.4 · #755C48

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 8.2 · #5B4631

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 10 · #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

#6D5044

#45616E

Analogous

#6E454D

#6D5044

#6E6645

Triadic

#6D5044

#456E51

#51456E

Split-Complementary

#6D5044

#456E66

#454D6E

Tetradic

#6D5044

#4D6E45

#45616E

#66456E

Monochromatic

#100C0A

#3F2E27

#6D5044

#9D7462

#BA9E91

Rectangle

#6D5044

#616E45

#45616E

#51456E

Compound

#6D5044

#6E6645

#45616E

#454D6E

Variations

Lighter

#976F5E

#AF9488

#CEC1BC

Darker

#594136

#3E2C25

#241A15

Saturation

#5F5753

#6E5145

#904322

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

7.29:1

AAA

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D5044

#5F5A44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D5044

#565646

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D5044

#6D4F51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Calthan 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

#91694E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D5044

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E6E72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#39535F

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: #6D5044;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D5044;

CSS Variable

--color-calthan-brown: #6D5044;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calthan-brown': '#6D5044' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D5044] text-[#6D5044]

SCSS

$calthan-brown: #6D5044;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D5044?

#6D5044 is Calthan Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #6D5044 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calthan Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Calthan Brown?

Calthan 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 Calthan Brown?

You can download Calthan 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 Calthan Brown?

The hex code is #6D5044. In RGB it's 109, 80, 68, and in HSL it's 18°, 23%, 35%.

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