BROWNS

Broomstick

#74462D

RGB 116, 70, 45 · HSL 21°, 44%, 32% · CMYK 0, 40, 61, 55

Broomstick is #74462D in HEX — rgb(116, 70, 45), hsl(21°, 44%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 61%, 55%).

Broomstick pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 21°, 44%, 32%. 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#74462D

RGB116, 70, 45

HSL21°, 44%, 32%

HSV21°, 61%, 45%

CMYK0, 40, 61, 55

Decimal7620141

CSS RGBrgb(116, 70, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 44%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Florence Brown 230F-7

ΔE 3.6 · #74412D

Benjamin Moore

Cimarron 2093-10

ΔE 4 · #764432

Dulux

Russet Tan S09F9

ΔE 4.2 · #7D4834

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 5.1 · #734222

Vista Paint

Valentino C-45

ΔE 5.9 · #7D4534

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 6.2 · #7D5436

Sherwin-Williams

Umber Rust SW9100

ΔE 6.2 · #765138

Hallman-Lindsay

Valentino 46

ΔE 6.8 · #7F4738

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 6.9 · #7C503F

PPG

Warm Wassail 1062-7

ΔE 7.4 · #864F3E

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 8.3 · #7C5641

Valspar

Burnt Caramel 2010-6

ΔE 8.5 · #8A5543

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 8.8 · #864633

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9.2 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 15.9 · #8F4E4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#74462D

#2E5C76

Analogous

#762E38

#74462D

#766B2E

Triadic

#74462D

#2E7647

#472E76

Split-Complementary

#74462D

#2E766B

#2E3876

Tetradic

#74462D

#38762E

#2E5C76

#6B2E76

Monochromatic

#120B07

#3E2618

#74462D

#AD6843

#C99173

Rectangle

#74462D

#5C762E

#2E5C76

#472E76

Compound

#74462D

#766B2E

#2E5C76

#2E3876

Variations

Lighter

#A76541

#BE8B70

#D5BDB0

Darker

#5F3823

#432617

#27160D

Saturation

#5C4E47

#76472E

#8C4017

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

7.90:1

AAA

vs Black

2.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#74462D

#5F582B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#74462D

#505031

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#74462D

#744449

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Broomstick 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

#96613D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#74462D

Daylight 5500K

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

#846661

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#2B4D5F

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: #74462D;

CSS — background

background-color: #74462D;

CSS Variable

--color-broomstick: #74462D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'broomstick': '#74462D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#74462D] text-[#74462D]

SCSS

$broomstick: #74462D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74462D?

#74462D is Broomstick, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #74462D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Broomstick?

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

What colors pair well with Broomstick?

Broomstick 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 Broomstick?

You can download Broomstick 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 Broomstick?

The hex code is #74462D. In RGB it's 116, 70, 45, and in HSL it's 21°, 44%, 32%.

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