BROWNS

Deep Tan

#785536

RGB 120, 85, 54 · HSL 28°, 38%, 34% · CMYK 0, 29, 55, 53

Deep Tan is #785536 in HEX — rgb(120, 85, 54), hsl(28°, 38%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 55%, 53%).

Deep Tan pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 28°, 38%, 34%. 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#785536

RGB120, 85, 54

HSL28°, 38%, 34%

HSV28°, 55%, 47%

CMYK0, 29, 55, 53

Decimal7886134

CSS RGBrgb(120, 85, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 38%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Tan S11D9

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Über Umber SW9107

ΔE 1.3 · #7B5838

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 2.4 · #7C5539

Behr

Leather Work S240-7

ΔE 2.5 · #7D5537

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 3 · #7D5436

Benjamin Moore

Marsh 2164-20

ΔE 3.2 · #7F593E

RAL

Pearl Gold 1036

ΔE 3.4 · #705335

PPG

Maple Syrup 1084-7

ΔE 4.3 · #75583D

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 4.4 · #835E3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Chasm 172

ΔE 5.4 · #876044

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 5.9 · #7F5E46

Valspar

Natural Cork 2008-7A

ΔE 8.5 · #8C664E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10.6 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 12.7 · #675544

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 13.9 · #6A443B

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 15.4 · #726454

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

#785536

#365978

Analogous

#783638

#785536

#787536

Triadic

#785536

#367855

#553678

Split-Complementary

#785536

#367875

#363878

Tetradic

#785536

#387836

#365978

#753678

Monochromatic

#120C08

#432F1E

#785536

#AC7A4D

#C6A180

Rectangle

#785536

#597836

#365978

#553678

Compound

#785536

#787536

#365978

#363878

Variations

Lighter

#A6754B

#BB9879

#D4C3B4

Darker

#61442A

#442E1C

#281B10

Saturation

#61564D

#785536

#93531B

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

6.66:1

vs Black

3.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#785536

#696135

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#785536

#5C5C3B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#785536

#785256

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Deep Tan 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

#996C44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#785536

Daylight 5500K

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

#877168

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.

#324B61

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: #785536;

CSS — background

background-color: #785536;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-tan: #785536;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-tan': '#785536' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#785536] text-[#785536]

SCSS

$deep-tan: #785536;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #785536?

#785536 is Deep Tan, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #785536 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Tan?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Tan?

Deep Tan 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 Deep Tan?

You can download Deep Tan 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 Deep Tan?

The hex code is #785536. In RGB it's 120, 85, 54, and in HSL it's 28°, 38%, 34%.

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