BROWNS
Northwood Brown
#6F6151
Sitting at HSL 32°, 16%, 38%, Northwood Brown reads steady and warm. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers pair it with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Northwood Brown 1000
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
living rooms, dining rooms, libraries
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6F6151?
#6F6151 is Northwood Brown, a mid brown with a warm undertone.
Is #6F6151 warm or cool?
Northwood Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Northwood Brown?
Northwood Brown works well in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Northwood Brown?
Northwood 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 Northwood Brown?
You can download Northwood 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 #6F6151?
#6F6151 converts to RGB 111, 97, 81.