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Sphagnum Moss

#75693D

RGB 117, 105, 61 · HSL 47°, 31%, 35% · CMYK 0, 10, 48, 54

Sphagnum Moss is #75693D in HEX — rgb(117, 105, 61), hsl(47°, 31%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 48%, 54%).

Sphagnum Moss pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 47°, 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#75693D

RGB117, 105, 61

HSL47°, 31%, 35%

HSV47°, 48%, 46%

CMYK0, 10, 48, 54

Decimal7694653

CSS RGBrgb(117, 105, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 31%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sphagnum Moss 1111-7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Sparkle 389

ΔE 1.5 · #786B3D

Vista Paint

Gold Sparkle C-388

ΔE 1.5 · #776C3E

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 3.8 · #7A6841

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 4.4 · #6A5F31

Dunn-Edwards

Peppered Moss DEA169

ΔE 4.7 · #807548

Dulux

Muddy Waters S16C9

ΔE 4.7 · #786339

Behr

Fig 320F-7

ΔE 4.8 · #6C602F

Benjamin Moore

Aged 231

ΔE 5.1 · #806D47

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 7.3 · #6F6A49

Valspar

Olivita 6006-6C

ΔE 7.8 · #817A53

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 8.6 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 9.4 · #696346

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10.6 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 14.1 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 16.1 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#75693D

#3E4A75

Analogous

#754D3E

#75693D

#65753E

Triadic

#75693D

#3E7569

#693E75

Split-Complementary

#75693D

#3E6575

#4D3E75

Tetradic

#75693D

#3E754D

#3E4A75

#753E65

Monochromatic

#110F09

#433C23

#75693D

#A79658

#C1B58A

Rectangle

#75693D

#4A753E

#3E4A75

#693E75

Compound

#75693D

#65753E

#3E4A75

#4D3E75

Variations

Lighter

#A09054

#B6AA81

#D2CCB8

Darker

#5F5530

#423B20

#272212

Saturation

#625E51

#75693E

#947A1F

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

5.46:1

vs Black

3.84:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#75693D

#736A3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#75693D

#6B6B45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#75693D

#776468

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Sphagnum Moss 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

#977B49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#75693D

Daylight 5500K

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

#84806D

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.

#384160

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: #75693D;

CSS — background

background-color: #75693D;

CSS Variable

--color-sphagnum-moss: #75693D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sphagnum-moss': '#75693D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#75693D] text-[#75693D]

SCSS

$sphagnum-moss: #75693D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #75693D?

#75693D is Sphagnum Moss, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #75693D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sphagnum Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Sphagnum Moss?

Sphagnum Moss 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 Sphagnum Moss?

You can download Sphagnum Moss 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 Sphagnum Moss?

The hex code is #75693D. In RGB it's 117, 105, 61, and in HSL it's 47°, 31%, 35%.

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