BROWNS
Dark Nut Brown
#785548
Reading balanced, Dark Nut Brown lands in the browns family at HSL 16°, 25%, 38%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Dark Nut Brown 2098-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
living rooms, dining rooms, libraries
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #785548?
#785548 is Dark Nut Brown, a mid brown with a warm undertone.
Is #785548 warm or cool?
Dark Nut Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Dark Nut Brown?
Dark Nut Brown works well in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Dark Nut Brown?
Dark Nut Brown pairs naturally with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Dark Nut Brown?
You can download Dark Nut Brown 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 RGB value of #785548?
#785548 converts to RGB 120, 85, 72.