BROWNS

Timberline

#73573F

RGB 115, 87, 63 · HSL 28°, 29%, 35% · CMYK 0, 24, 45, 55

Timberline is #73573F in HEX — rgb(115, 87, 63), hsl(28°, 29%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 45%, 55%).

Timberline pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 28°, 29%, 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#73573F

RGB115, 87, 63

HSL28°, 29%, 35%

HSV28°, 45%, 45%

CMYK0, 24, 45, 55

Decimal7558975

CSS RGBrgb(115, 87, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 29%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Clockworks MQ2-9

ΔE 0.8 · #73583F

PPG

Molasses 1079-7

ΔE 1.3 · #74563D

Sherwin-Williams

Coconut Husk SW6111

ΔE 1.5 · #70573F

Benjamin Moore

Kona AF-165

ΔE 1.8 · #735742

Vista Paint

Latte Please K-1016

ΔE 1.9 · #775B41

Hallman-Lindsay

Alpha Male 193

ΔE 3.4 · #715A45

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 3.6 · #755C48

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 3.8 · #6F5744

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 4 · #7F5E46

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 4.9 · #7C5641

Dulux

Chocolate Sprinkle S12D8

ΔE 5.6 · #6A5443

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 6.9 · #675544

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.5 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 8 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.8 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 11.3 · #6A443B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#73573F

#3F5B73

Analogous

#733F41

#73573F

#73713F

Triadic

#73573F

#3F7358

#583F73

Split-Complementary

#73573F

#3F7371

#3F4173

Tetradic

#73573F

#41733F

#3F5B73

#713F73

Monochromatic

#100D09

#423224

#73573F

#A47D5B

#C0A48C

Rectangle

#73573F

#5B733F

#3F5B73

#583F73

Compound

#73573F

#73713F

#3F5B73

#3F4173

Variations

Lighter

#9E7857

#B49A83

#D1C4B9

Darker

#5D4632

#413021

#261C13

Saturation

#615951

#73583F

#935520

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

6.64:1

vs Black

3.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#73573F

#67603F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73573F

#5D5D43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73573F

#735458

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Timberline 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

#966E4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73573F

Daylight 5500K

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

#83736F

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.

#394D5F

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: #73573F;

CSS — background

background-color: #73573F;

CSS Variable

--color-timberline: #73573F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'timberline': '#73573F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73573F] text-[#73573F]

SCSS

$timberline: #73573F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73573F?

#73573F is Timberline, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #73573F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Timberline?

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

What colors pair well with Timberline?

Timberline 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 Timberline?

You can download Timberline 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 Timberline?

The hex code is #73573F. In RGB it's 115, 87, 63, and in HSL it's 28°, 29%, 35%.

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