BROWNS

Moscow Papyrus

#937C00

RGB 147, 124, 0 · HSL 51°, 100%, 29% · CMYK 0, 16, 100, 42

Moscow Papyrus is #937C00 in HEX — rgb(147, 124, 0), hsl(51°, 100%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 42%).

Moscow Papyrus pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 51°, 100%, 29%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#937C00

RGB147, 124, 0

HSL51°, 100%, 29%

HSV51°, 100%, 58%

CMYK0, 16, 100, 42

Decimal9665536

CSS RGBrgb(147, 124, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 100%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Garden Sprout S-H-370

ΔE 4.2 · #A0820F

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 6.7 · #9C8B1F

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 8.2 · #A98307

Dunn-Edwards

Sullen Gold DE5454

ΔE 11.5 · #A58B34

Dulux

Mana S17F9

ΔE 12.1 · #B09337

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 12.3 · #A28B36

Vista Paint

Rain Boots C-801

ΔE 12.6 · #A49537

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 13 · #BC911F

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 13.6 · #A5953B

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 14.4 · #9E903B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 14.6 · #AF7C20

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 14.9 · #AF8A3A

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 18.8 · #C7A44B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 20.9 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 23.5 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 24.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#937C00

#001694

Analogous

#943400

#937C00

#609400

Triadic

#937C00

#00947E

#7E0094

Split-Complementary

#937C00

#006094

#340094

Tetradic

#937C00

#009434

#001694

#940060

Monochromatic

#1A1600

#473D00

#937C00

#E0BF00

#FFE02E

Rectangle

#937C00

#169400

#001694

#7E0094

Compound

#937C00

#609400

#001694

#340094

Variations

Lighter

#DCBB00

#EFD336

#ECDF93

Darker

#766500

#514500

#2F2800

Saturation

#605934

#947E00

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.12:1

Deuteranopia

#937C00

#8E8001

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#937C00

#80802D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#937C00

#96737A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Moscow Papyrus grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#AE8A1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#937C00

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B8F3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#0D1C71

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: #937C00;

CSS — background

background-color: #937C00;

CSS Variable

--color-moscow-papyrus: #937C00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moscow-papyrus': '#937C00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#937C00] text-[#937C00]

SCSS

$moscow-papyrus: #937C00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #937C00?

#937C00 is Moscow Papyrus, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #937C00 warm or cool?

Moscow Papyrus reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moscow Papyrus?

Moscow Papyrus works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Moscow Papyrus?

Moscow Papyrus pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Moscow Papyrus?

You can download Moscow Papyrus 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 Moscow Papyrus?

The hex code is #937C00. In RGB it's 147, 124, 0, and in HSL it's 51°, 100%, 29%.

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