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Brown Thrush

#906151

RGB 144, 97, 81 · HSL 15°, 28%, 44% · CMYK 0, 33, 44, 44

Brown Thrush is #906151 in HEX — rgb(144, 97, 81), hsl(15°, 28%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 44%, 44%).

Brown Thrush pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 28%, 44%. 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#906151

RGB144, 97, 81

HSL15°, 28%, 44%

HSV15°, 44%, 56%

CMYK0, 33, 44, 44

Decimal9462097

CSS RGBrgb(144, 97, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 28%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Amaretto CSP-325

ΔE 0.9 · #916352

Behr

Timeless Copper S200-6

ΔE 2.2 · #8C5E51

Dulux

Coyote S09F7

ΔE 2.9 · #95624F

Valspar

Italian Roast 2004-7A

ΔE 3.3 · #906652

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 3.6 · #9B6959

PPG

Apple Brown Betty 1062-6

ΔE 3.9 · #9C6757

Kilz

Toasty LC290-01

ΔE 4.2 · #885D47

Vista Paint

Liberty C-1451

ΔE 4.4 · #875D52

Hallman-Lindsay

Liberty historic-liberty

ΔE 4.5 · #885D53

Sherwin-Williams

Canyon Clay SW6054

ΔE 5.1 · #85594F

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.8 · #7B584C

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 8.8 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.3 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11.2 · #A15A4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.8 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 13.7 · #864633

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#906151

#518090

Analogous

#905160

#906151

#908051

Triadic

#906151

#519060

#605190

Split-Complementary

#906151

#519080

#516090

Tetradic

#906151

#609051

#518090

#805190

Monochromatic

#2E1F1A

#5F4035

#906151

#B48879

#CFB3AA

Rectangle

#906151

#809051

#518090

#605190

Compound

#906151

#908051

#518090

#516090

Variations

Lighter

#AD7D6D

#BE9F95

#D7C8C3

Darker

#744D3F

#51342B

#2F1E18

Saturation

#7A6B67

#906051

#B84C28

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

5.23:1

vs Black

4.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#906151

#7A7350

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#906151

#6B6B53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#906151

#906064

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brown Thrush 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

#AB7558

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#906151

Daylight 5500K

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

#997A7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#486B77

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: #906151;

CSS — background

background-color: #906151;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-thrush: #906151;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-thrush': '#906151' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#906151] text-[#906151]

SCSS

$brown-thrush: #906151;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #906151?

#906151 is Brown Thrush, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #906151 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Thrush?

Brown Thrush 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 Brown Thrush?

Brown Thrush 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 Brown Thrush?

You can download Brown Thrush 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 Brown Thrush?

The hex code is #906151. In RGB it's 144, 97, 81, and in HSL it's 15°, 28%, 44%.

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