BROWNS

Bee Master

#735B3B

RGB 115, 91, 59 · HSL 34°, 32%, 34% · CMYK 0, 21, 49, 55

Bee Master is #735B3B in HEX — rgb(115, 91, 59), hsl(34°, 32%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 49%, 55%).

Bee Master pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 34°, 32%, 34%. 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#735B3B

RGB115, 91, 59

HSL34°, 32%, 34%

HSV34°, 49%, 45%

CMYK0, 21, 49, 55

Decimal7559995

CSS RGBrgb(115, 91, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 32%, 34%)

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PPG

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ΔE 2.1 · #715D3D

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Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 3.1 · #77613D

Vista Paint

Latte Please K-1016

ΔE 3.8 · #775B41

RAL

Pearl Gold 1036

ΔE 3.9 · #705335

Behr

Clockworks MQ2-9

ΔE 4.1 · #73583F

Sherwin-Williams

Coconut Husk SW6111

ΔE 4.7 · #70573F

Benjamin Moore

Tamarind AF-120

ΔE 5.2 · #746147

Dunn-Edwards

Essential Brown DE6203

ΔE 5.3 · #7D6848

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 7.2 · #835E3B

Valspar

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ΔE 7.5 · #826D4F

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 8.6 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 9.3 · #696346

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10.2 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 11.6 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 13.1 · #676450

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

#735B3B

#3B5372

Analogous

#723F3B

#735B3B

#6F723B

Triadic

#735B3B

#3B725A

#5A3B72

Split-Complementary

#735B3B

#3B6F72

#3F3B72

Tetradic

#735B3B

#3B723F

#3B5372

#723B6F

Monochromatic

#110D09

#403321

#735B3B

#A58255

#C1A786

Rectangle

#735B3B

#53723B

#3B5372

#5A3B72

Compound

#735B3B

#6F723B

#3B5372

#3F3B72

Variations

Lighter

#9F7D52

#B59E7F

#D1C6B7

Darker

#5D482E

#40321F

#261D12

Saturation

#5F584E

#725A3B

#905E1D

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

6.39:1

vs Black

3.29:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#735B3B

#69623B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#735B3B

#606040

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#735B3B

#74575B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Bee Master 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

#967147

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#735B3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#83766C

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.

#36475E

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: #735B3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #735B3B;

CSS Variable

--color-bee-master: #735B3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bee-master': '#735B3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#735B3B] text-[#735B3B]

SCSS

$bee-master: #735B3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #735B3B?

#735B3B is Bee Master, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #735B3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bee Master?

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

What colors pair well with Bee Master?

Bee Master 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 Bee Master?

You can download Bee Master 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 Bee Master?

The hex code is #735B3B. In RGB it's 115, 91, 59, and in HSL it's 34°, 32%, 34%.

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