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Dirt Brown

#836539

RGB 131, 101, 57 · HSL 36°, 39%, 37% · CMYK 0, 23, 56, 49

Dirt Brown is #836539 in HEX — rgb(131, 101, 57), hsl(36°, 39%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 56%, 49%).

Dirt Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 39%, 37%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#836539

RGB131, 101, 57

HSL36°, 39%, 37%

HSV36°, 56%, 51%

CMYK0, 23, 56, 49

Decimal8611129

CSS RGBrgb(131, 101, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 39%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Shaker Peg 1095-7

ΔE 2.1 · #886A3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sahara Wind 269

ΔE 2.7 · #8B6A3F

Behr

Roasted Squash S280-7

ΔE 2.8 · #8A6A3B

Vista Paint

Sahara Wind C-268

ΔE 3.1 · #8C6B3D

Dulux

By Gum S15D9

ΔE 3.1 · #816838

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2162-10

ΔE 4 · #845F35

Sherwin-Williams

Olde World Gold SW7700

ΔE 4.1 · #8F6C3E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 4.7 · #8F6E46

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 5 · #8A6642

Dunn-Edwards

Cuban Cigar DE6154

ΔE 5.5 · #927247

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 5.8 · #835E3B

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 8.8 · #947952

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.2 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 12.8 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 16.4 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 16.7 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#836539

#3A5783

Analogous

#83413A

#836539

#7C833A

Triadic

#836539

#3A8366

#663A83

Split-Complementary

#836539

#3A7C83

#413A83

Tetradic

#836539

#3A8341

#3A5783

#833A7C

Monochromatic

#19130B

#4E3C22

#836539

#B48E55

#CCB18A

Rectangle

#836539

#57833A

#3A5783

#663A83

Compound

#836539

#7C833A

#3A5783

#413A83

Variations

Lighter

#B0884D

#BFA57F

#D6CAB7

Darker

#6A522D

#4A381E

#2C2111

Saturation

#696153

#83663A

#A06B1D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.40:1

vs Black

3.89:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#836539

#776E39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#836539

#6B6B41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#836539

#846065

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dirt Brown reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A27846

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#836539

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F7D6A

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.

#364B6B

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: #836539;

CSS — background

background-color: #836539;

CSS Variable

--color-dirt-brown: #836539;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dirt-brown': '#836539' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#836539] text-[#836539]

SCSS

$dirt-brown: #836539;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #836539?

#836539 is Dirt Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #836539 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dirt Brown?

Dirt Brown works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Dirt Brown?

Dirt Brown pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dirt Brown?

You can download Dirt 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 hex code for Dirt Brown?

The hex code is #836539. In RGB it's 131, 101, 57, and in HSL it's 36°, 39%, 37%.

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