BROWNS
Espresso
#7C5547
Sitting at HSL 16°, 27%, 38%, Espresso reads balanced and warm. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers pair it with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Espresso 2099-30
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
Build a palette around Espresso
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #7C5547?
#7C5547 is Espresso, a mid brown with a warm undertone.
Is #7C5547 warm or cool?
Espresso reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Espresso?
Espresso works well in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Espresso?
Espresso 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 Espresso?
You can download Espresso 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 #7C5547?
#7C5547 converts to RGB 124, 85, 71.