BROWNS

Cacao Nibs

#80442F

RGB 128, 68, 47 · HSL 16°, 46%, 34% · CMYK 0, 47, 63, 50

Cacao Nibs is #80442F in HEX — rgb(128, 68, 47), hsl(16°, 46%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 63%, 50%).

Cacao Nibs pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 16°, 46%, 34%. 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#80442F

RGB128, 68, 47

HSL16°, 46%, 34%

HSV16°, 63%, 50%

CMYK0, 47, 63, 50

Decimal8406063

CSS RGBrgb(128, 68, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 46%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pookie Bear S08D9

ΔE 0.5 · #81442F

Benjamin Moore

Earthly 2173-10

ΔE 1.3 · #814632

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 2.3 · #864633

Vista Paint

Outrageous C-121

ΔE 2.7 · #804232

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 3.5 · #763C28

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 3.6 · #8A4C38

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 4.3 · #894C3B

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 4.4 · #8C4D35

Behr

Florence Brown 230F-7

ΔE 5 · #74412D

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 5.1 · #8F4C3A

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

ΔE 6 · #924E3C

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 6.3 · #8D5033

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 7.2 · #8E5335

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 7.6 · #945642

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11.7 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.9 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#80442F

#2F697F

Analogous

#7F2F41

#80442F

#7F6C2F

Triadic

#80442F

#2F7F44

#442F7F

Split-Complementary

#80442F

#2F7F6C

#2F417F

Tetradic

#80442F

#417F2F

#2F697F

#6C2F7F

Monochromatic

#130A07

#47261A

#80442F

#B66243

#CD8F79

Rectangle

#80442F

#697F2F

#2F697F

#442F7F

Compound

#80442F

#7F6C2F

#2F697F

#2F417F

Variations

Lighter

#B05F41

#C28873

#D7BBB1

Darker

#673624

#482418

#2A150D

Saturation

#63514B

#7F442F

#963917

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

7.54:1

AAA

vs Black

2.79:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#80442F

#655D2D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#80442F

#525232

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#80442F

#7F4348

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Cacao Nibs 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

#9F603E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#80442F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D6563

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#2D5767

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: #80442F;

CSS — background

background-color: #80442F;

CSS Variable

--color-cacao-nibs: #80442F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cacao-nibs': '#80442F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#80442F] text-[#80442F]

SCSS

$cacao-nibs: #80442F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #80442F?

#80442F is Cacao Nibs, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #80442F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cacao Nibs?

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

What colors pair well with Cacao Nibs?

Cacao Nibs 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 Cacao Nibs?

You can download Cacao Nibs 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 Cacao Nibs?

The hex code is #80442F. In RGB it's 128, 68, 47, and in HSL it's 16°, 46%, 34%.

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