BROWNS

Brown-Noser

#79512C

RGB 121, 81, 44 · HSL 29°, 47%, 32% · CMYK 0, 33, 64, 53

Brown-Noser is #79512C in HEX — rgb(121, 81, 44), hsl(29°, 47%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 64%, 53%).

Brown-Noser pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 29°, 47%, 32%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#79512C

RGB121, 81, 44

HSL29°, 47%, 32%

HSV29°, 64%, 47%

CMYK0, 33, 64, 53

Decimal7950636

CSS RGBrgb(121, 81, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 47%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caramel Latte 260F-7

ΔE 2.6 · #7F552D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 4.2 · #7D5436

RAL

Olive Brown 8008

ΔE 4.2 · #6F4F28

Dulux

Football S10D9

ΔE 4.8 · #825436

Sherwin-Williams

Über Umber SW9107

ΔE 5.2 · #7B5838

Benjamin Moore

Satchel AF-240

ΔE 5.3 · #815032

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 5.7 · #835E3B

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 5.7 · #7C5539

Hallman-Lindsay

Chasm 172

ΔE 8.5 · #876044

Dunn-Edwards

Hope Chest DEA160

ΔE 9.1 · #875942

PPG

Maple Syrup 1084-7

ΔE 9.2 · #75583D

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11.8 · #8F6E46

Valspar

Burnt Caramel 2010-6

ΔE 11.8 · #8A5543

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 11.9 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 13.6 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 18.9 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#79512C

#2B5378

Analogous

#782B2D

#79512C

#78772B

Triadic

#79512C

#2B7850

#502B78

Split-Complementary

#79512C

#2B7877

#2B2D78

Tetradic

#79512C

#2D782B

#2B5378

#772B78

Monochromatic

#130D07

#402B17

#79512C

#B07640

#CC9D71

Rectangle

#79512C

#53782B

#2B5378

#502B78

Compound

#79512C

#78772B

#2B5378

#2B2D78

Variations

Lighter

#AB723E

#C1966D

#D6C2AE

Darker

#614021

#442C16

#281A0C

Saturation

#5D5146

#78502B

#8E5016

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

6.94:1

vs Black

3.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#79512C

#685F2B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79512C

#595933

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79512C

#794E52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Brown-Noser 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

#9A693C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79512C

Daylight 5500K

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

#876E60

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.

#2A4661

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: #79512C;

CSS — background

background-color: #79512C;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-noser: #79512C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-noser': '#79512C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79512C] text-[#79512C]

SCSS

$brown-noser: #79512C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79512C?

#79512C is Brown-Noser, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #79512C warm or cool?

Brown-Noser reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Brown-Noser?

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

What colors pair well with Brown-Noser?

Brown-Noser 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 Brown-Noser?

You can download Brown-Noser 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 Brown-Noser?

The hex code is #79512C. In RGB it's 121, 81, 44, and in HSL it's 29°, 47%, 32%.

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