BROWNS

Moroccan Henna

#6E5043

RGB 110, 80, 67 · HSL 18°, 24%, 35% · CMYK 0, 27, 39, 57

Moroccan Henna is #6E5043 in HEX — rgb(110, 80, 67), hsl(18°, 24%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 39%, 57%).

Moroccan Henna pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 18°, 24%, 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#6E5043

RGB110, 80, 67

HSL18°, 24%, 35%

HSV18°, 39%, 43%

CMYK0, 27, 39, 57

Decimal7229507

CSS RGBrgb(110, 80, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 24%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moroccan HennaPPU3-19

Exact match

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PPG

Bigfoot1061-7

ΔE 1.2 · #715145

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Benjamin Moore

Auberge2106-20

ΔE 1.5 · #6E4F40

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Sherwin-Williams

Brevity BrownSW6068

ΔE 1.6 · #715243

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Dunn-Edwards

Buffalo HerdDE6056

ΔE 1.9 · #705046

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Hallman-Lindsay

Coffee Shop151

ΔE 2.2 · #725042

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Valspar

Western Brown2009-9

ΔE 2.5 · #705148

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Vista Paint

Coffee ShopC-150

ΔE 3.5 · #704D3D

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Kilz

Ancient SpiceLM170

ΔE 3.7 · #694A39

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Kobra

Brown43

ΔE 4.3 · #624A3E

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Dulux

Chocolate SprinkleS12D8

ΔE 4.4 · #6A5443

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IKEA

IKEA08989

ΔE 6 · #6A443B

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Colorhouse

Clay .06Clay-06

ΔE 6.1 · #675544

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RAL

Pale Brown8025

ΔE 6.2 · #755C48

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Dutch Boy

Mud PieVS-9501

ΔE 8.1 · #5B4631

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Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab290

ΔE 10.2 · #726454

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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

#6E5043

#44626F

Analogous

#6F444C

#6E5043

#6F6644

Triadic

#6E5043

#446F51

#51446F

Split-Complementary

#6E5043

#446F66

#444C6F

Tetradic

#6E5043

#4C6F44

#44626F

#66446F

Monochromatic

#100C0A

#3F2E27

#6E5043

#9E7361

#BB9D90

Rectangle

#6E5043

#626F44

#44626F

#51446F

Compound

#6E5043

#6F6644

#44626F

#444C6F

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Moroccan Henna run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F3EEEC

Tint #D7C5BD

Tint #BA9C8F

Tint #9D7360

Base #6E5043

Shade #5C4339

Shade #4A362E

Shade #382922

Shade #261C17

Variations

Lighter

#986F5D

#B09387

#CFC1BB

Darker

#594035

#3E2C24

#241915

Saturation

#605753

#6F5144

#914322

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

7.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.89:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6E5043

#605B43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E5043

#565645

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E5043

#6E4F51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Moroccan Henna 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

#92694D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E5043

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F6E72

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: #6E5043;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E5043;

CSS Variable

--color-moroccan-henna: #6E5043;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moroccan-henna': '#6E5043' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E5043] text-[#6E5043]

SCSS

$moroccan-henna: #6E5043;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E5043?

#6E5043 is Moroccan Henna, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #6E5043 warm or cool?

Moroccan Henna reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moroccan Henna?

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

What colors pair well with Moroccan Henna?

Moroccan Henna 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 Moroccan Henna?

You can download Moroccan Henna 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 Moroccan Henna?

The hex code is #6E5043. In RGB it's 110, 80, 67, and in HSL it's 18°, 24%, 35%.

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