BROWNS

Breen

#795D34

RGB 121, 93, 52 · HSL 36°, 40%, 34% · CMYK 0, 23, 57, 53

Breen is #795D34 in HEX — rgb(121, 93, 52), hsl(36°, 40%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 57%, 53%).

Breen pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 36°, 40%, 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#795D34

RGB121, 93, 52

HSL36°, 40%, 34%

HSV36°, 57%, 47%

CMYK0, 23, 57, 53

Decimal7953716

CSS RGBrgb(121, 93, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 40%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Graham Crust C-269

ΔE 3.2 · #80633D

Dulux

Nut Oil S13D9

ΔE 3.5 · #765A37

PPG

Twig Basket 1103-7

ΔE 4 · #77623A

Hallman-Lindsay

Graham Crust 270

ΔE 4.7 · #806240

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2162-10

ΔE 4.8 · #845F35

Behr

English Saddle 270F-7

ΔE 5 · #7F5B2E

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 5.2 · #835E3B

Sherwin-Williams

Mossy Gold SW6139

ΔE 5.6 · #7F6743

RAL

Olive Brown 8008

ΔE 5.9 · #6F4F28

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.6 · #8F6E46

Dunn-Edwards

Essential Brown DE6203

ΔE 8 · #7D6848

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 8.4 · #7D5436

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 10.1 · #826D4F

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 13.5 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 15.7 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 18.1 · #847763

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#795D34

#345079

Analogous

#793B34

#795D34

#727934

Triadic

#795D34

#34795E

#5E3479

Split-Complementary

#795D34

#347279

#3B3479

Tetradic

#795D34

#34793B

#345079

#793472

Monochromatic

#120E08

#44341D

#795D34

#AF874B

#C8AB7E

Rectangle

#795D34

#507934

#345079

#5E3479

Compound

#795D34

#727934

#345079

#3B3479

Variations

Lighter

#A98248

#BCA178

#D5C7B4

Darker

#624B28

#45341B

#291E0F

Saturation

#61594C

#795E34

#93631A

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

6.13:1

vs Black

3.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#795D34

#6E6534

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#795D34

#62623B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#795D34

#7A595D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Breen 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

#9A7242

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#795D34

Daylight 5500K

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

#877766

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.

#314563

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: #795D34;

CSS — background

background-color: #795D34;

CSS Variable

--color-breen: #795D34;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'breen': '#795D34' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#795D34] text-[#795D34]

SCSS

$breen: #795D34;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #795D34?

#795D34 is Breen, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #795D34 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Breen?

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

What colors pair well with Breen?

Breen 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 Breen?

You can download Breen 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 Breen?

The hex code is #795D34. In RGB it's 121, 93, 52, and in HSL it's 36°, 40%, 34%.

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