BROWNS

Coconut Husk

#70573F

RGB 112, 87, 63 · HSL 29°, 28%, 34% · CMYK 0, 22, 44, 56

Coconut Husk is #70573F in HEX — rgb(112, 87, 63), hsl(29°, 28%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 44%, 56%).

Coconut Husk pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 29°, 28%, 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#70573F

RGB112, 87, 63

HSL29°, 28%, 34%

HSV29°, 44%, 44%

CMYK0, 22, 44, 56

Decimal7362367

CSS RGBrgb(112, 87, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 28%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Coconut Husk SW6111

Exact match

Behr

Ancient Root PPU4-20

ΔE 1.2 · #70553E

Vista Paint

Alpha Male C-192

ΔE 1.4 · #705942

Benjamin Moore

Kona AF-165

ΔE 2.1 · #735742

Hallman-Lindsay

Alpha Male 193

ΔE 2.5 · #715A45

PPG

Molasses 1079-7

ΔE 2.6 · #74563D

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 3.1 · #6F5744

Dunn-Edwards

Log Cabin DEA162

ΔE 3.2 · #705A46

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 3.3 · #755C48

Dulux

Chocolate Sprinkle S12D8

ΔE 4.7 · #6A5443

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 5.5 · #7C644E

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 5.8 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 7.8 · #5B4631

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.1 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 8.9 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 11.6 · #676450

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#70573F

#3E586F

Analogous

#6F3E3F

#70573F

#6F6E3E

Triadic

#70573F

#3E6F56

#563E6F

Split-Complementary

#70573F

#3E6F6E

#3E3F6F

Tetradic

#70573F

#3F6F3E

#3E586F

#6E3E6F

Monochromatic

#100D09

#3E3023

#70573F

#A07C5A

#BDA289

Rectangle

#70573F

#586F3E

#3E586F

#563E6F

Compound

#70573F

#6F6E3E

#3E586F

#3E3F6F

Variations

Lighter

#9A7757

#B29982

#D0C4B9

Darker

#5A4531

#3E2F21

#251B13

Saturation

#5E564F

#6F563E

#8E551F

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

6.72:1

vs Black

3.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#70573F

#655F3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#70573F

#5C5C43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#70573F

#715458

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Coconut Husk 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

#936E4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#70573F

Daylight 5500K

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

#81736F

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.

#374A5C

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: #70573F;

CSS — background

background-color: #70573F;

CSS Variable

--color-coconut-husk: #70573F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coconut-husk': '#70573F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#70573F] text-[#70573F]

SCSS

$coconut-husk: #70573F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #70573F?

#70573F is Coconut Husk, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #70573F warm or cool?

Coconut Husk reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Coconut Husk?

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

What colors pair well with Coconut Husk?

Coconut Husk 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 Coconut Husk?

You can download Coconut Husk 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 Coconut Husk?

The hex code is #70573F. In RGB it's 112, 87, 63, and in HSL it's 29°, 28%, 34%.

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