BROWNS

Molasses

#74563D

RGB 116, 86, 61 · HSL 27°, 31%, 35% · CMYK 0, 26, 47, 55

Molasses is #74563D in HEX — rgb(116, 86, 61), hsl(27°, 31%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 47%, 55%).

Molasses pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 27°, 31%, 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#74563D

RGB116, 86, 61

HSL27°, 31%, 35%

HSV27°, 47%, 45%

CMYK0, 26, 47, 55

Decimal7624253

CSS RGBrgb(116, 86, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 31%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Molasses 1079-7

Exact match

Behr

Clockworks MQ2-9

ΔE 1.6 · #73583F

Benjamin Moore

Charleston HC-186

ΔE 2.2 · #75533A

Vista Paint

Latte Please K-1016

ΔE 2.2 · #775B41

Sherwin-Williams

Saddle Up SW9099

ΔE 2.4 · #725237

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 2.9 · #79553D

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 3.8 · #7F5E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Brownstone historic-brownstone

ΔE 4.2 · #785441

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 4.3 · #7C5641

Dulux

Deep Tan S11D9

ΔE 4.7 · #785536

Valspar

Cowboy Hat 3010-8

ΔE 4.9 · #745746

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 6.7 · #7D5436

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.9 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 8.1 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 11.1 · #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

#74563D

#3E5C75

Analogous

#753E40

#74563D

#75723E

Triadic

#74563D

#3E7556

#563E75

Split-Complementary

#74563D

#3E7572

#3E4075

Tetradic

#74563D

#40753E

#3E5C75

#723E75

Monochromatic

#110C09

#433123

#74563D

#A77C58

#C1A38A

Rectangle

#74563D

#5C753E

#3E5C75

#563E75

Compound

#74563D

#75723E

#3E5C75

#3E4075

Variations

Lighter

#A07754

#B69981

#D2C4B8

Darker

#5F4530

#422F20

#271C12

Saturation

#625851

#75563E

#94531F

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

6.69:1

vs Black

3.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#74563D

#67603D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#74563D

#5C5C41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#74563D

#745357

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Molasses 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

#966D49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#74563D

Daylight 5500K

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

#84726D

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.

#384E60

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: #74563D;

CSS — background

background-color: #74563D;

CSS Variable

--color-molasses: #74563D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'molasses': '#74563D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#74563D] text-[#74563D]

SCSS

$molasses: #74563D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74563D?

#74563D is Molasses, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #74563D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Molasses?

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

What colors pair well with Molasses?

Molasses 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 Molasses?

You can download Molasses 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 Molasses?

The hex code is #74563D. In RGB it's 116, 86, 61, and in HSL it's 27°, 31%, 35%.

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