BROWNS

Peruvian Soil

#733D1F

RGB 115, 61, 31 · HSL 21°, 58%, 29% · CMYK 0, 47, 73, 55

Peruvian Soil is #733D1F in HEX — rgb(115, 61, 31), hsl(21°, 58%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 73%, 55%).

Peruvian Soil pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 21°, 58%, 29%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#733D1F

RGB115, 61, 31

HSL21°, 58%, 29%

HSV21°, 73%, 45%

CMYK0, 47, 73, 55

Decimal7552287

CSS RGBrgb(115, 61, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 58%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 3.1 · #734222

Dulux

Pookie Bear S08D9

ΔE 6.6 · #81442F

Behr

Florence Brown 230F-7

ΔE 6.9 · #74412D

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 7.1 · #864326

Benjamin Moore

Earthly 2173-10

ΔE 7.3 · #814632

Vista Paint

Monterey Chestnut C-122

ΔE 8 · #7A3F2F

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 8.4 · #864633

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 8.9 · #8C4D35

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Copper Red SW2839

ΔE 9 · #7B3728

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 9.5 · #8A4C38

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 9.6 · #8E5335

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 10.6 · #894C3B

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 11.1 · #8F4C3A

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 12.9 · #945642

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 17.7 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 18.5 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#733D1F

#1F5775

Analogous

#751F2C

#733D1F

#75681F

Triadic

#733D1F

#1F753D

#3D1F75

Split-Complementary

#733D1F

#1F7568

#1F2C75

Tetradic

#733D1F

#2C751F

#1F5775

#681F75

Monochromatic

#140B05

#381D0F

#733D1F

#B15D2F

#D3845A

Rectangle

#733D1F

#57751F

#1F5775

#3D1F75

Compound

#733D1F

#75681F

#1F5775

#1F2C75

Variations

Lighter

#AE5B2E

#C8825D

#D9B8A6

Darker

#5F3017

#43210F

#271308

Saturation

#57463D

#753D1F

#843810

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

8.69:1

AAA

vs Black

2.42:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#733D1F

#5B531C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#733D1F

#4A4A24

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#733D1F

#733B41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Peruvian Soil 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

#965A32

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#733D1F

Daylight 5500K

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

#835F57

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.

#20485E

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: #733D1F;

CSS — background

background-color: #733D1F;

CSS Variable

--color-peruvian-soil: #733D1F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peruvian-soil': '#733D1F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#733D1F] text-[#733D1F]

SCSS

$peruvian-soil: #733D1F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #733D1F?

#733D1F is Peruvian Soil, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #733D1F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peruvian Soil?

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

What colors pair well with Peruvian Soil?

Peruvian Soil 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 Peruvian Soil?

You can download Peruvian Soil 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 Peruvian Soil?

The hex code is #733D1F. In RGB it's 115, 61, 31, and in HSL it's 21°, 58%, 29%.

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