BROWNS

Moroccan Spice

#835323

RGB 131, 83, 35 · HSL 30°, 58%, 33% · CMYK 0, 37, 73, 49

Moroccan Spice is #835323 in HEX — rgb(131, 83, 35), hsl(30°, 58%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 73%, 49%).

Moroccan Spice pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 30°, 58%, 33%. 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#835323

RGB131, 83, 35

HSL30°, 58%, 33%

HSV30°, 73%, 51%

CMYK0, 37, 73, 49

Decimal8606499

CSS RGBrgb(131, 83, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 58%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moroccan Spice S250-7

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 3.4 · #875228

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

ΔE 4 · #8C5D2C

Dulux

Dark Rye S10E9

ΔE 7.4 · #905A36

PPG

Ginger 1082-7

ΔE 8.6 · #97653C

Vista Paint

Hampton Beach C-1011

ΔE 8.9 · #9C6038

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 9.3 · #9A6A35

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 9.4 · #955F20

Sherwin-Williams

Leather Bound SW6118

ΔE 9.6 · #8D623D

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 9.9 · #9D603B

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 10.5 · #9D6C40

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 10.9 · #A16941

Dunn-Edwards

Autumn Bark DEA164

ΔE 12.3 · #9D6F46

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 14.3 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 15.7 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 20.5 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#835323

#235485

Analogous

#852323

#835323

#858523

Triadic

#835323

#238554

#542385

Split-Complementary

#835323

#238585

#232385

Tetradic

#835323

#238523

#235485

#852385

Monochromatic

#140D05

#492E13

#835323

#C17A33

#D7A16A

Rectangle

#835323

#548523

#235485

#542385

Compound

#835323

#858523

#235485

#232385

Variations

Lighter

#BB7632

#CB9866

#DBC3AB

Darker

#6C431A

#4C2E11

#2D1B09

Saturation

#635446

#855423

#975412

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

6.51:1

vs Black

3.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#835323

#6E6421

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#835323

#5D5D2D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#835323

#834F55

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Moroccan Spice 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

#A26B35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#835323

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F705A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#24486B

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: #835323;

CSS — background

background-color: #835323;

CSS Variable

--color-moroccan-spice: #835323;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moroccan-spice': '#835323' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#835323] text-[#835323]

SCSS

$moroccan-spice: #835323;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #835323?

#835323 is Moroccan Spice, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #835323 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moroccan Spice?

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

What colors pair well with Moroccan Spice?

Moroccan Spice 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 Moroccan Spice?

You can download Moroccan Spice 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 Moroccan Spice?

The hex code is #835323. In RGB it's 131, 83, 35, and in HSL it's 30°, 58%, 33%.

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