BROWNS

Muddy River

#715D3D

RGB 113, 93, 61 · HSL 37°, 30%, 34% · CMYK 0, 18, 46, 56

Muddy River is #715D3D in HEX — rgb(113, 93, 61), hsl(37°, 30%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 46%, 56%).

Muddy River pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 37°, 30%, 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#715D3D

RGB113, 93, 61

HSL37°, 30%, 34%

HSV37°, 46%, 44%

CMYK0, 18, 46, 56

Decimal7429437

CSS RGBrgb(113, 93, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 30%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Muddy River 1098-7

Exact match

Behr

Tree Swing PPU7-2

ΔE 2.9 · #726144

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Lioness 284

ΔE 3 · #77613D

Dulux

Bronze Medal S17D8

ΔE 4 · #6D6140

Benjamin Moore

Tamarind AF-120

ΔE 4.1 · #746147

Dunn-Edwards

Essential Brown DE6203

ΔE 4.6 · #7D6848

Vista Paint

Queen Lioness C-283

ΔE 4.7 · #756038

Sherwin-Williams

Oliva Oscuro SW9125

ΔE 4.8 · #665439

RAL

Pearl Gold 1036

ΔE 5.6 · #705335

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 6.8 · #826D4F

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 6.9 · #7C644E

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 7.3 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 10.6 · #726454

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.6 · #7D5436

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10.9 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 11.4 · #676450

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#715D3D

#3D5171

Analogous

#71433D

#715D3D

#6B713D

Triadic

#715D3D

#3D715D

#5D3D71

Split-Complementary

#715D3D

#3D6B71

#433D71

Tetradic

#715D3D

#3D7143

#3D5171

#713D6B

Monochromatic

#110E09

#3F3422

#715D3D

#A28657

#BFAA88

Rectangle

#715D3D

#51713D

#3D5171

#5D3D71

Compound

#715D3D

#6B713D

#3D5171

#433D71

Variations

Lighter

#9C8154

#B4A080

#D0C7B8

Darker

#5B4A30

#3F3320

#251E12

Saturation

#5F594F

#715D3D

#8F641E

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

6.30:1

vs Black

3.34:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#715D3D

#6A623D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#715D3D

#616142

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#715D3D

#72595D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Muddy River 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

#947249

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#715D3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#81776D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#37455C

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: #715D3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #715D3D;

CSS Variable

--color-muddy-river: #715D3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muddy-river': '#715D3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#715D3D] text-[#715D3D]

SCSS

$muddy-river: #715D3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #715D3D?

#715D3D is Muddy River, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #715D3D warm or cool?

Muddy River reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Muddy River?

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

What colors pair well with Muddy River?

Muddy River 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 Muddy River?

You can download Muddy River 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 Muddy River?

The hex code is #715D3D. In RGB it's 113, 93, 61, and in HSL it's 37°, 30%, 34%.

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