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Marrakech Brown

#846B37

RGB 132, 107, 55 · HSL 41°, 41%, 37% · CMYK 0, 19, 58, 48

Marrakech Brown is #846B37 in HEX — rgb(132, 107, 55), hsl(41°, 41%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 58%, 48%).

Marrakech Brown pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 41%, 37%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#846B37

RGB132, 107, 55

HSL41°, 41%, 37%

HSV41°, 58%, 52%

CMYK0, 19, 58, 48

Decimal8678199

CSS RGBrgb(132, 107, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 41%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Marrakech Brown N290-7

Exact match

Dulux

Mustard Magic S16D9

ΔE 2.1 · #856F39

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 2.4 · #826C34

Vista Paint

Sahara Wind C-268

ΔE 4.7 · #8C6B3D

Sherwin-Williams

Bengal Grass SW6411

ΔE 4.9 · #8E773F

PPG

Shaker Peg 1095-7

ΔE 5.1 · #886A3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Brocade 298

ΔE 5.5 · #8B7045

Benjamin Moore

Foot 2148-10

ΔE 5.6 · #8C7845

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Penny DEA167

ΔE 6 · #957747

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.4 · #8F6E46

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 9.4 · #8C7F44

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 9.5 · #947952

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 14.9 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 15 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 16.2 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 16.8 · #686A47

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

#846B37

#385085

Analogous

#854638

#846B37

#778538

Triadic

#846B37

#38856D

#6D3885

Split-Complementary

#846B37

#387785

#463885

Tetradic

#846B37

#388546

#385085

#853877

Monochromatic

#19150B

#4F4121

#846B37

#B79752

#CDB888

Rectangle

#846B37

#508538

#385085

#6D3885

Compound

#846B37

#778538

#385085

#463885

Variations

Lighter

#B2914B

#C0AB7D

#D7CDB7

Darker

#6C572B

#4B3C1C

#2C2310

Saturation

#6A6353

#856D38

#A1771C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.07:1

vs Black

4.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#846B37

#7B7137

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#846B37

#707041

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#846B37

#86656A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Marrakech Brown brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#A27D44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#846B37

Daylight 5500K

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

#908269

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.

#34466C

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: #846B37;

CSS — background

background-color: #846B37;

CSS Variable

--color-marrakech-brown: #846B37;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marrakech-brown': '#846B37' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#846B37] text-[#846B37]

SCSS

$marrakech-brown: #846B37;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #846B37?

#846B37 is Marrakech Brown, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #846B37 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marrakech Brown?

Marrakech Brown works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Marrakech Brown?

Marrakech Brown pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Marrakech Brown?

You can download Marrakech 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 Marrakech Brown?

The hex code is #846B37. In RGB it's 132, 107, 55, and in HSL it's 41°, 41%, 37%.

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