BROWNS
Butternut Brown
#7E5849
Butternut Brown pulls into the classic end of the browns spectrum — HSL 17°, 27%, 39%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Reads best alongside cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Butternut Brown 2095-30
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 #7E5849?
#7E5849 is Butternut Brown, a mid brown with a warm undertone.
Is #7E5849 warm or cool?
Butternut Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Butternut Brown?
Butternut 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 Butternut Brown?
Butternut 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 Butternut Brown?
You can download Butternut 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 #7E5849?
#7E5849 converts to RGB 126, 88, 73.