BROWNS

Korma

#804E2C

RGB 128, 78, 44 · HSL 24°, 49%, 34% · CMYK 0, 39, 66, 50

Korma is #804E2C in HEX — rgb(128, 78, 44), hsl(24°, 49%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 66%, 50%).

Korma pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 24°, 49%, 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#804E2C

RGB128, 78, 44

HSL24°, 49%, 34%

HSV24°, 66%, 50%

CMYK0, 39, 66, 50

Decimal8408620

CSS RGBrgb(128, 78, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 49%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Satchel AF-240

ΔE 2.7 · #815032

Dulux

Football S10D9

ΔE 4.3 · #825436

Behr

Caramel Latte 260F-7

ΔE 5 · #7F552D

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 5 · #734222

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 5.1 · #875228

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 5.2 · #8E5335

Vista Paint

Old Brick K-1080

ΔE 6.9 · #8A4E37

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7.3 · #8C4D35

PPG

Spiced Cider 1068-7

ΔE 7.5 · #915B41

Sherwin-Williams

Leather Bound SW6118

ΔE 8.4 · #8D623D

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 8.5 · #8A4C38

Dunn-Edwards

Hope Chest DEA160

ΔE 8.7 · #875942

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 9.4 · #864633

Valspar

Toffee Glaze 3011-6

ΔE 9.6 · #9A5F45

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 14.5 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 15.3 · #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

#804E2C

#2C5F81

Analogous

#812C35

#804E2C

#81792C

Triadic

#804E2C

#2C814E

#4E2C81

Split-Complementary

#804E2C

#2C8179

#2C3581

Tetradic

#804E2C

#35812C

#2C5F81

#792C81

Monochromatic

#130C07

#482C19

#804E2C

#BA7140

#D09A76

Rectangle

#804E2C

#5F812C

#2C5F81

#4E2C81

Compound

#804E2C

#81792C

#2C5F81

#2C3581

Variations

Lighter

#B36D3D

#C49270

#D8C0B0

Darker

#693E22

#492B16

#2B190C

Saturation

#63544A

#814E2C

#974A16

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

6.90:1

vs Black

3.04:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#804E2C

#6A612A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#804E2C

#595932

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#804E2C

#804B51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Korma 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

#9F673C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#804E2C

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D6C60

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.

#2B5068

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: #804E2C;

CSS — background

background-color: #804E2C;

CSS Variable

--color-korma: #804E2C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'korma': '#804E2C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#804E2C] text-[#804E2C]

SCSS

$korma: #804E2C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #804E2C?

#804E2C is Korma, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #804E2C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Korma?

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

What colors pair well with Korma?

Korma 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 Korma?

You can download Korma 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 Korma?

The hex code is #804E2C. In RGB it's 128, 78, 44, and in HSL it's 24°, 49%, 34%.

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