BROWNS

US Field Drab

#716140

RGB 113, 97, 64 · HSL 40°, 28%, 35% · CMYK 0, 14, 43, 56

US Field Drab is #716140 in HEX — rgb(113, 97, 64), hsl(40°, 28%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 43%, 56%).

US Field Drab pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 40°, 28%, 35%. 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#716140

RGB113, 97, 64

HSL40°, 28%, 35%

HSV40°, 43%, 44%

CMYK0, 14, 43, 56

Decimal7430464

CSS RGBrgb(113, 97, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 28%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bronze Medal S17D8

ΔE 1.9 · #6D6140

Behr

Mayan Ruins N300-7

ΔE 2.2 · #6D613E

PPG

Olive Wood 1097-7

ΔE 2.3 · #756244

Hallman-Lindsay

Mount Olive 382

ΔE 3.1 · #716646

Vista Paint

Austere C-353

ΔE 3.5 · #716745

Dunn-Edwards

Covered Wagon DE6196

ΔE 4 · #726449

Benjamin Moore

Tamarind AF-120

ΔE 4.2 · #746147

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 4.5 · #7A6841

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 5.5 · #696346

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 5.9 · #6F6A49

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 6 · #826D4F

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 7.7 · #6A5F31

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 8.7 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.2 · #676450

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.5 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 12.5 · #5B4631

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

#716140

#405172

Analogous

#724940

#716140

#6A7240

Triadic

#716140

#407262

#624072

Split-Complementary

#716140

#406A72

#494072

Tetradic

#716140

#407249

#405172

#72406A

Monochromatic

#100E09

#413825

#716140

#A38B5C

#BFAE8D

Rectangle

#716140

#517240

#405172

#624072

Compound

#716140

#6A7240

#405172

#494072

Variations

Lighter

#9D8658

#B3A384

#D0C9BA

Darker

#5C4E32

#403622

#262013

Saturation

#615C52

#726240

#926C20

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

6.02:1

vs Black

3.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#716140

#6C6540

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#716140

#646445

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#716140

#725D60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

US Field Drab 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

#94754B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#716140

Daylight 5500K

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

#817A6F

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.

#39465F

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: #716140;

CSS — background

background-color: #716140;

CSS Variable

--color-us-field-drab: #716140;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'us-field-drab': '#716140' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#716140] text-[#716140]

SCSS

$us-field-drab: #716140;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #716140?

#716140 is US Field Drab, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #716140 warm or cool?

US Field Drab reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with US Field Drab?

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

What colors pair well with US Field Drab?

US Field Drab 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 US Field Drab?

You can download US Field Drab 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 US Field Drab?

The hex code is #716140. In RGB it's 113, 97, 64, and in HSL it's 40°, 28%, 35%.

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