BROWNS
California Rustic
#874B35
Sitting at HSL 16°, 44%, 37%, California Rustic reads steady and warm. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers pair it with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
California Rustic ES-24
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
living rooms, dining rooms, libraries
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #874B35?
#874B35 is California Rustic, a mid brown with a warm undertone.
Is #874B35 warm or cool?
California Rustic reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with California Rustic?
California Rustic works well in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with California Rustic?
California Rustic pairs naturally with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download California Rustic?
You can download California Rustic 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 RGB value of #874B35?
#874B35 converts to RGB 135, 75, 53.