BROWNS

Medusa’s Snakes

#777711

RGB 119, 119, 17 · HSL 60°, 75%, 27% · CMYK 0, 0, 86, 53

Medusa’s Snakes is #777711 in HEX — rgb(119, 119, 17), hsl(60°, 75%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 86%, 53%).

Medusa’s Snakes pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 60°, 75%, 27%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#777711

RGB119, 119, 17

HSL60°, 75%, 27%

HSV60°, 86%, 47%

CMYK0, 0, 86, 53

Decimal7829265

CSS RGBrgb(119, 119, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 75%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Marsh Grass 390D-7

ΔE 2.3 · #727613

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2146-10

ΔE 8 · #84882F

Sherwin-Williams

Gecko SW6719

ΔE 11 · #7A8833

Dulux

Bean Shoot S19F9

ΔE 11.3 · #92903A

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 11.5 · #929437

Vista Paint

Martina Olive C-794

ΔE 12.3 · #8C8D3E

Dunn-Edwards

Vegetable Garden DE5524

ΔE 13.2 · #8B8C40

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 13.3 · #8E8E41

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 13.4 · #9B983D

Valspar

Shallow Valley 6011-9

ΔE 16.6 · #868E48

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 17.3 · #9D9101

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 20.3 · #B29445

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 25.1 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 26.8 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 29.5 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 29.7 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#777711

#111178

Analogous

#784511

#777711

#457811

Triadic

#777711

#117878

#781178

Split-Complementary

#777711

#114578

#451178

Tetradic

#777711

#117845

#111178

#781145

Monochromatic

#161603

#363608

#777711

#BBBB1B

#E4E43F

Rectangle

#777711

#117811

#111178

#781178

Compound

#777711

#457811

#111178

#451178

Variations

Lighter

#BABA1B

#D7D748

#E0E09C

Darker

#62620C

#454507

#292903

Saturation

#545435

#787811

#818109

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

4.74:1

vs Black

4.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#777711

#7F7215

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#777711

#77772F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#777711

#7B6E74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Medusa’s Snakes 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

#998628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#777711

Daylight 5500K

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

#868B4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#151560

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: #777711;

CSS — background

background-color: #777711;

CSS Variable

--color-medusa’s-snakes: #777711;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'medusa’s-snakes': '#777711' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#777711] text-[#777711]

SCSS

$medusa’s-snakes: #777711;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #777711?

#777711 is Medusa’s Snakes, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #777711 warm or cool?

Medusa’s Snakes reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Medusa’s Snakes?

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

What colors pair well with Medusa’s Snakes?

Medusa’s Snakes 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 Medusa’s Snakes?

You can download Medusa’s Snakes 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 Medusa’s Snakes?

The hex code is #777711. In RGB it's 119, 119, 17, and in HSL it's 60°, 75%, 27%.

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