BROWNS
Brown Tar
#6E5440
Brown Tar pulls into the moody end of the browns spectrum — HSL 26°, 26%, 34%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it 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 Tar 2110-20
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
Build a palette around Brown Tar
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 #6E5440?
#6E5440 is Brown Tar, a deep brown with a warm undertone.
Is #6E5440 warm or cool?
Brown Tar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Brown Tar?
Brown Tar 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 Tar?
Brown Tar 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 Tar?
You can download Brown Tar 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 #6E5440?
#6E5440 converts to RGB 110, 84, 64.