BROWNS
Brown
#6E493A
Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 17°, 31%, 33%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture, particularly within living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Reads best alongside cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Brown 2099-10
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
living rooms, dining rooms, libraries
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6E493A?
#6E493A is Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.
Is #6E493A 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, dining rooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Brown?
Brown pairs naturally with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan. 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 RGB value of #6E493A?
#6E493A converts to RGB 110, 73, 58.