BROWNS

Yellow Metal

#73633E

RGB 115, 99, 62 · HSL 42°, 30%, 35% · CMYK 0, 14, 46, 55

Yellow Metal is #73633E in HEX — rgb(115, 99, 62), hsl(42°, 30%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 46%, 55%).

Yellow Metal pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 42°, 30%, 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#73633E

RGB115, 99, 62

HSL42°, 30%, 35%

HSV42°, 46%, 45%

CMYK0, 14, 46, 55

Decimal7562046

CSS RGBrgb(115, 99, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 30%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mayan Ruins N300-7

ΔE 2.5 · #6D613E

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 2.6 · #7A6841

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Lioness 284

ΔE 2.9 · #77613D

PPG

Twig Basket 1103-7

ΔE 3.2 · #77623A

Dulux

Bronze Medal S17D8

ΔE 3.3 · #6D6140

Vista Paint

Queen Lioness C-283

ΔE 3.4 · #756038

Dunn-Edwards

Essential Brown DE6203

ΔE 4.4 · #7D6848

Benjamin Moore

Aged 231

ΔE 4.5 · #806D47

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 5.9 · #6A5F31

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 6.3 · #6F6A49

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 6.5 · #826D4F

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 7 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 8.8 · #686A47

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10.1 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 12 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.1 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#73633E

#3E4F74

Analogous

#74493E

#73633E

#69743E

Triadic

#73633E

#3E7464

#643E74

Split-Complementary

#73633E

#3E6974

#493E74

Tetradic

#73633E

#3E7449

#3E4F74

#743E69

Monochromatic

#110E09

#423924

#73633E

#A68F59

#C1B08B

Rectangle

#73633E

#4F743E

#3E4F74

#643E74

Compound

#73633E

#69743E

#3E4F74

#493E74

Variations

Lighter

#9F8956

#B5A682

#D1CAB9

Darker

#5E5031

#413821

#262113

Saturation

#615C51

#74643E

#93701F

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

5.86:1

vs Black

3.58:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#73633E

#6E663E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73633E

#666644

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73633E

#745F62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Yellow Metal 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

#96774A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73633E

Daylight 5500K

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

#837C6E

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.

#39445F

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: #73633E;

CSS — background

background-color: #73633E;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-metal: #73633E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-metal': '#73633E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73633E] text-[#73633E]

SCSS

$yellow-metal: #73633E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73633E?

#73633E is Yellow Metal, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #73633E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Metal?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Metal?

Yellow Metal 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 Yellow Metal?

You can download Yellow Metal 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 Yellow Metal?

The hex code is #73633E. In RGB it's 115, 99, 62, and in HSL it's 42°, 30%, 35%.

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