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Brownie Scout

#916D56

RGB 145, 109, 86 · HSL 23°, 26%, 45% · CMYK 0, 25, 41, 43

Brownie Scout is #916D56 in HEX — rgb(145, 109, 86), hsl(23°, 26%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 41%, 43%).

Brownie Scout pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 26%, 45%. 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#916D56

RGB145, 109, 86

HSL23°, 26%, 45%

HSV23°, 41%, 57%

CMYK0, 25, 41, 43

Decimal9530710

CSS RGBrgb(145, 109, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 26%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Maplewood 1133

ΔE 1.8 · #966F57

Valspar

Brilliant Oak 3003-7A

ΔE 1.8 · #8F6D53

Dulux

Coconut Husk S11D7

ΔE 2.3 · #91715A

Behr

Caramel Swirl PPU4-1

ΔE 2.3 · #8F6A50

Sherwin-Williams

Toasty SW6095

ΔE 2.4 · #957258

Hallman-Lindsay

Bean Pot historic-bean-pot

ΔE 2.6 · #8B6B51

Vista Paint

Bean Pot C-1443

ΔE 2.9 · #8D6F56

Dunn-Edwards

Monterey Brown DE6097

ΔE 3 · #946E5C

PPG

Caravel Brown 1079-6

ΔE 3.1 · #8C6E54

Kilz

Caramel Nut LC280-02

ΔE 3.6 · #86664F

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 8.2 · #8A6642

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.5 · #A58369

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.1 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 11.5 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 12.4 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 13.9 · #746D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#916D56

#557A91

Analogous

#91555C

#916D56

#918A55

Triadic

#916D56

#55916C

#6C5591

Split-Complementary

#916D56

#55918A

#555C91

Tetradic

#916D56

#5C9155

#557A91

#8A5591

Monochromatic

#30241C

#604839

#916D56

#B4937E

#D0BBAF

Rectangle

#916D56

#7A9155

#557A91

#6C5591

Compound

#916D56

#918A55

#557A91

#555C91

Variations

Lighter

#AC8872

#BDA798

#D7CCC5

Darker

#755643

#513B2D

#30221A

Saturation

#7C716A

#916C55

#BB622A

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

4.64:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#916D56

#817956

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#916D56

#747459

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#916D56

#916B6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brownie Scout 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

#AC7E5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#916D56

Daylight 5500K

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

#998380

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.

#49677A

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: #916D56;

CSS — background

background-color: #916D56;

CSS Variable

--color-brownie-scout: #916D56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brownie-scout': '#916D56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#916D56] text-[#916D56]

SCSS

$brownie-scout: #916D56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #916D56?

#916D56 is Brownie Scout, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #916D56 warm or cool?

Brownie Scout reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Brownie Scout?

Brownie Scout 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 Brownie Scout?

Brownie Scout 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 Brownie Scout?

You can download Brownie Scout 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 Brownie Scout?

The hex code is #916D56. In RGB it's 145, 109, 86, and in HSL it's 23°, 26%, 45%.

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