BROWNS

Ancient Root

#70553E

RGB 112, 85, 62 · HSL 28°, 29%, 34% · CMYK 0, 24, 45, 56

Ancient Root is #70553E in HEX — rgb(112, 85, 62), hsl(28°, 29%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 45%, 56%).

Ancient Root pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 28°, 29%, 34%. 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#70553E

RGB112, 85, 62

HSL28°, 29%, 34%

HSV28°, 45%, 44%

CMYK0, 24, 45, 56

Decimal7361854

CSS RGBrgb(112, 85, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 29%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ancient Root PPU4-20

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Umber SW6146

ΔE 0.9 · #6E543C

Benjamin Moore

Kona AF-165

ΔE 1.6 · #735742

PPG

Molasses 1079-7

ΔE 2.1 · #74563D

Vista Paint

Alpha Male C-192

ΔE 2.4 · #705942

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 3.1 · #6F5744

Hallman-Lindsay

Alpha Male 193

ΔE 3.1 · #715A45

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 3.6 · #755C48

Dunn-Edwards

Log Cabin DEA162

ΔE 3.7 · #705A46

Dulux

Chocolate Sprinkle S12D8

ΔE 4.6 · #6A5443

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 5.5 · #694A39

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 6 · #675544

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.4 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 7.4 · #5B4631

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.6 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 10.7 · #6A443B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#70553E

#3E5870

Analogous

#703E3F

#70553E

#706E3E

Triadic

#70553E

#3E7055

#553E70

Split-Complementary

#70553E

#3E706E

#3E3F70

Tetradic

#70553E

#3F703E

#3E5870

#6E3E70

Monochromatic

#100D09

#3F3022

#70553E

#A17B59

#BEA189

Rectangle

#70553E

#58703E

#3E5870

#553E70

Compound

#70553E

#706E3E

#3E5870

#3E3F70

Variations

Lighter

#9B7655

#B39881

#D0C3B8

Darker

#5A4430

#3F2F20

#251B12

Saturation

#5E564F

#70553E

#8F531F

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

6.87:1

vs Black

3.06:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#70553E

#645E3E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#70553E

#5A5A42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#70553E

#705356

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Ancient Root 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

#936C4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#70553E

Daylight 5500K

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

#81716E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#374B5C

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: #70553E;

CSS — background

background-color: #70553E;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-root: #70553E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-root': '#70553E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#70553E] text-[#70553E]

SCSS

$ancient-root: #70553E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #70553E?

#70553E is Ancient Root, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #70553E warm or cool?

Ancient Root reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ancient Root?

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

What colors pair well with Ancient Root?

Ancient Root 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 Ancient Root?

You can download Ancient Root 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 Ancient Root?

The hex code is #70553E. In RGB it's 112, 85, 62, and in HSL it's 28°, 29%, 34%.

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