BROWNS

Brown

#6E520C

RGB 110, 82, 12 · HSL 43°, 80%, 24% · CMYK 0, 25, 89, 57

Brown is #6E520C in HEX — rgb(110, 82, 12), hsl(43°, 80%, 24%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 89%, 57%).

Brown pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 43°, 80%, 24%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#6E520C

RGB110, 82, 12

HSL43°, 80%, 24%

HSV43°, 89%, 43%

CMYK0, 25, 89, 57

Decimal7229964

CSS RGBrgb(110, 82, 12)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 80%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Carmel Woods 310F-7

ΔE 6.1 · #7F5F17

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 12.8 · #826C34

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

ΔE 13.1 · #8C5D2C

Dulux

By Gum S15D9

ΔE 13.9 · #816838

Sherwin-Williams

Sconce Gold SW6398

ΔE 14.3 · #996F32

Vista Paint

Sahara Wind C-268

ΔE 15.4 · #8C6B3D

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 15.5 · #9A6A35

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 15.8 · #875228

PPG

Shaker Peg 1095-7

ΔE 16.4 · #886A3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sahara Wind 269

ΔE 16.4 · #8B6A3F

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 16.7 · #A17135

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 18.7 · #9D6C40

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 18.8 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 20.9 · #A16941

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 25.9 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 27.1 · #864633

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

#6E520C

#0C286E

Analogous

#6E210C

#6E520C

#596E0C

Triadic

#6E520C

#0C6E52

#520C6E

Split-Complementary

#6E520C

#0C596E

#210C6E

Tetradic

#6E520C

#0C6E21

#0C286E

#6E0C59

Monochromatic

#171103

#291F05

#6E520C

#B38614

#E8B22C

Rectangle

#6E520C

#286E0C

#0C286E

#520C6E

Compound

#6E520C

#596E0C

#0C286E

#210C6E

Variations

Lighter

#B48714

#DAAD3C

#E1CC95

Darker

#5A4308

#3F2E04

#261B02

Saturation

#4C442F

#6E520C

#745506

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

7.30:1

AAA

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6E520C

#645A0A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E520C

#585820

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E520C

#6F4C52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

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

#926A24

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E520C

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F6F48

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#112557

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #6E520C;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E520C;

CSS Variable

--color-brown: #6E520C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown': '#6E520C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E520C] text-[#6E520C]

SCSS

$brown: #6E520C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E520C?

#6E520C is Brown, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #6E520C 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, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Brown?

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 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 hex code for Brown?

The hex code is #6E520C. In RGB it's 110, 82, 12, and in HSL it's 43°, 80%, 24%.

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