BROWNS

Morass

#726138

RGB 114, 97, 56 · HSL 42°, 34%, 33% · CMYK 0, 15, 51, 55

Morass is #726138 in HEX — rgb(114, 97, 56), hsl(42°, 34%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 51%, 55%).

Morass pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 42°, 34%, 33%. 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#726138

RGB114, 97, 56

HSL42°, 34%, 33%

HSV42°, 51%, 45%

CMYK0, 15, 51, 55

Decimal7495992

CSS RGBrgb(114, 97, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 34%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Queen Lioness C-283

ΔE 2 · #756038

PPG

Twig Basket 1103-7

ΔE 2.1 · #77623A

Dulux

Muddy Waters S16C9

ΔE 2.3 · #786339

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 3.2 · #7A6841

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Lioness 284

ΔE 3.5 · #77613D

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 4.1 · #6A5F31

Behr

Mayan Ruins N300-7

ΔE 4.4 · #6D613E

Benjamin Moore

Aged 231

ΔE 5.5 · #806D47

Dunn-Edwards

Essential Brown DE6203

ΔE 6.3 · #7D6848

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 8.4 · #6F6A49

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 8.5 · #826D4F

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 9.1 · #696346

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 9.9 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 10.3 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 12.9 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 14.4 · #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

#726138

#384971

Analogous

#714338

#726138

#657138

Triadic

#726138

#387160

#603871

Split-Complementary

#726138

#386571

#433871

Tetradic

#726138

#387143

#384971

#713865

Monochromatic

#110E08

#3E341E

#726138

#A48B51

#C1AD81

Rectangle

#726138

#497138

#384971

#603871

Compound

#726138

#657138

#384971

#433871

Variations

Lighter

#9F864E

#B6A47B

#D1C9B5

Darker

#5B4D2B

#40351D

#251F10

Saturation

#5D584C

#716038

#8D6B1C

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

6.03:1

vs Black

3.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#726138

#6D6538

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#726138

#64643F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#726138

#745C60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Morass 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

#957545

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#726138

Daylight 5500K

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

#827A69

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.

#333F5C

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: #726138;

CSS — background

background-color: #726138;

CSS Variable

--color-morass: #726138;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'morass': '#726138' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#726138] text-[#726138]

SCSS

$morass: #726138;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #726138?

#726138 is Morass, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #726138 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Morass?

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

What colors pair well with Morass?

Morass 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 Morass?

You can download Morass 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 Morass?

The hex code is #726138. In RGB it's 114, 97, 56, and in HSL it's 42°, 34%, 33%.

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