BROWNS

Sleek Otter

#825D2A

RGB 130, 93, 42 · HSL 35°, 51%, 34% · CMYK 0, 28, 68, 49

Sleek Otter is #825D2A in HEX — rgb(130, 93, 42), hsl(35°, 51%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 68%, 49%).

Sleek Otter pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 35°, 51%, 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#825D2A

RGB130, 93, 42

HSL35°, 51%, 34%

HSV35°, 68%, 51%

CMYK0, 28, 68, 49

Decimal8543530

CSS RGBrgb(130, 93, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 51%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

English Saddle 270F-7

ΔE 3.3 · #7F5B2E

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2162-10

ΔE 4.9 · #845F35

Dulux

Mango Squash S14E9

ΔE 4.9 · #8E6838

Sherwin-Williams

Relic Bronze SW6132

ΔE 5.7 · #906A3A

Vista Paint

Sahara Wind C-268

ΔE 6.8 · #8C6B3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sahara Wind 269

ΔE 7.5 · #8B6A3F

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 8 · #9A6A35

PPG

Shaker Peg 1095-7

ΔE 8.1 · #886A3F

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 9 · #875228

RAL

Olive Brown 8008

ΔE 9 · #6F4F28

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 9.3 · #9D6C40

Dunn-Edwards

Tavern Creek DEA166

ΔE 9.5 · #957046

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 9.8 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11.7 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 20 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 22.4 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#825D2A

#2A4F83

Analogous

#83322A

#825D2A

#7C832A

Triadic

#825D2A

#2A835E

#5E2A83

Split-Complementary

#825D2A

#2A7C83

#322A83

Tetradic

#825D2A

#2A8332

#2A4F83

#832A7C

Monochromatic

#130E06

#493518

#825D2A

#BD883D

#D2AB74

Rectangle

#825D2A

#4F832A

#2A4F83

#5E2A83

Compound

#825D2A

#7C832A

#2A4F83

#322A83

Variations

Lighter

#B6833B

#C6A16E

#D9C8AF

Darker

#6B4C20

#4A3415

#2C1E0B

Saturation

#645949

#835E2A

#986215

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

5.92:1

vs Black

3.55:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#825D2A

#736929

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#825D2A

#656534

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#825D2A

#83585E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Sleek Otter 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

#A1723B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#825D2A

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E775F

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.

#2A446A

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: #825D2A;

CSS — background

background-color: #825D2A;

CSS Variable

--color-sleek-otter: #825D2A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sleek-otter': '#825D2A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#825D2A] text-[#825D2A]

SCSS

$sleek-otter: #825D2A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #825D2A?

#825D2A is Sleek Otter, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #825D2A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sleek Otter?

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

What colors pair well with Sleek Otter?

Sleek Otter 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 Sleek Otter?

You can download Sleek Otter 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 Sleek Otter?

The hex code is #825D2A. In RGB it's 130, 93, 42, and in HSL it's 35°, 51%, 34%.

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