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Pastel Brown

#836953

RGB 131, 105, 83 · HSL 28°, 22%, 42% · CMYK 0, 20, 37, 49

Pastel Brown is #836953 in HEX — rgb(131, 105, 83), hsl(28°, 22%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 37%, 49%).

Pastel Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 22%, 42%. 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#836953

RGB131, 105, 83

HSL28°, 22%, 42%

HSV28°, 37%, 51%

CMYK0, 20, 37, 49

Decimal8612179

CSS RGBrgb(131, 105, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 22%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Muddy Mississippi 3004-9A

ΔE 0.4 · #826852

Dunn-Edwards

Stockhorse DE6126

ΔE 1.1 · #806852

Behr

Wild Mustang N240-6

ΔE 1.3 · #826753

Benjamin Moore

Plymouth HC-73

ΔE 1.5 · #80674F

PPG

Salted Pretzel 1077-6

ΔE 2.1 · #816B56

Dulux

Baton S12D7

ΔE 2.2 · #866E59

Sherwin-Williams

Tea Chest SW6103

ΔE 2.3 · #7D644D

Vista Paint

Dig It K-1017

ΔE 2.4 · #886C53

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 2.4 · #7C644E

Hallman-Lindsay

Cupcake 178

ΔE 3.6 · #8A6E53

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 5.4 · #755C48

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.4 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 7.7 · #847763

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.3 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 9 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.5 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#836953

#546D83

Analogous

#835455

#836953

#838154

Triadic

#836953

#54836A

#6A5483

Split-Complementary

#836953

#548381

#545583

Tetradic

#836953

#558354

#546D83

#815483

Monochromatic

#251E18

#544436

#836953

#A99079

#C7B7A8

Rectangle

#836953

#6D8354

#546D83

#6A5483

Compound

#836953

#838154

#546D83

#545583

Variations

Lighter

#A3876F

#B7A596

#D3CBC3

Darker

#695442

#493A2D

#2B221A

Saturation

#726B64

#836A54

#AC672A

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

5.11:1

vs Black

4.11:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#836953

#787153

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#836953

#6E6E56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#836953

#83666A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pastel 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

#A27B59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#836953

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F807E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#445D72

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: #836953;

CSS — background

background-color: #836953;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-brown: #836953;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-brown': '#836953' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#836953] text-[#836953]

SCSS

$pastel-brown: #836953;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #836953?

#836953 is Pastel Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #836953 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastel Brown?

Pastel 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 Pastel Brown?

Pastel 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 Pastel Brown?

You can download Pastel 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 Pastel Brown?

The hex code is #836953. In RGB it's 131, 105, 83, and in HSL it's 28°, 22%, 42%.

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