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Rosewood Brown

#72371C

RGB 114, 55, 28 · HSL 19°, 61%, 28% · CMYK 0, 52, 75, 55

Rosewood Brown is #72371C in HEX — rgb(114, 55, 28), hsl(19°, 61%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 75%, 55%).

Rosewood Brown pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 61%, 28%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#72371C

RGB114, 55, 28

HSL19°, 61%, 28%

HSV19°, 75%, 45%

CMYK0, 52, 75, 55

Decimal7485212

CSS RGBrgb(114, 55, 28)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 61%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 5.1 · #763C28

Dulux

Burnished Russet S07D9

ΔE 5.6 · #773827

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 6.8 · #864326

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Copper Red SW2839

ΔE 6.9 · #7B3728

Benjamin Moore

Rustique AF-275

ΔE 7.6 · #7D3F2F

Vista Paint

Monterey Chestnut C-122

ΔE 7.8 · #7A3F2F

Behr

Florence Brown 230F-7

ΔE 8.1 · #74412D

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 8.5 · #864633

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9.8 · #8C4D35

Hallman-Lindsay

Monterey Chestnut 123

ΔE 10.2 · #7D4235

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 11.1 · #843D34

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 11.2 · #894C3B

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 11.3 · #8F4C3A

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 14.1 · #945642

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.8 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 18.2 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#72371C

#1C5773

Analogous

#731C2C

#72371C

#73631C

Triadic

#72371C

#1C7337

#371C73

Split-Complementary

#72371C

#1C7363

#1C2C73

Tetradic

#72371C

#2C731C

#1C5773

#631C73

Monochromatic

#150A05

#351A0D

#72371C

#B1552B

#D57C53

Rectangle

#72371C

#57731C

#1C5773

#371C73

Compound

#72371C

#73631C

#1C5773

#1C2C73

Variations

Lighter

#AE542A

#CA7C58

#DAB5A3

Darker

#5E2C15

#421E0D

#271107

Saturation

#54433A

#73371C

#81320E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.22:1

AAA

vs Black

2.28:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#72371C

#585018

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#72371C

#454521

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#72371C

#71363B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rosewood Brown reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#955630

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#72371C

Daylight 5500K

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

#825B54

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#1D485C

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: #72371C;

CSS — background

background-color: #72371C;

CSS Variable

--color-rosewood-brown: #72371C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosewood-brown': '#72371C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#72371C] text-[#72371C]

SCSS

$rosewood-brown: #72371C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72371C?

#72371C is Rosewood Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #72371C warm or cool?

Rosewood Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rosewood Brown?

Rosewood Brown works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Rosewood Brown?

Rosewood Brown pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rosewood Brown?

You can download Rosewood 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 hex code for Rosewood Brown?

The hex code is #72371C. In RGB it's 114, 55, 28, and in HSL it's 19°, 61%, 28%.

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