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Necrophilic Brown

#DEAD69

RGB 222, 173, 105 · HSL 35°, 64%, 64% · CMYK 0, 22, 53, 13

Necrophilic Brown is #DEAD69 in HEX — rgb(222, 173, 105), hsl(35°, 64%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 53%, 13%).

Necrophilic Brown pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 64%, 64%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DEAD69

RGB222, 173, 105

HSL35°, 64%, 64%

HSV35°, 53%, 87%

CMYK0, 22, 53, 13

Decimal14593385

CSS RGBrgb(222, 173, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 64%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Safari Sun 3004-5B

ΔE 2.2 · #DBA867

Benjamin Moore

Eye 188

ΔE 2.3 · #E4B370

PPG

Lion's Mane 1207-5

ΔE 2.4 · #E1B270

Sherwin-Williams

Anjou Pear SW6381

ΔE 2.5 · #DDAC6D

Behr

Lamplit MQ4-11

ΔE 2.6 · #E3AD67

Vista Paint

Cat's Eye Marble C-905

ΔE 3.4 · #D6A85F

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Wood DE5368

ΔE 3.6 · #D7AA60

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 3.6 · #E6B771

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 4 · #D5A95F

Dulux

Soft Suede S13F5

ΔE 4.9 · #CFA464

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 5.3 · #E5A96B

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6 · #DCB771

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 6.2 · #CA9F5E

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.8 · #D69C54

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.5 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#DEAD69

#6899DE

Analogous

#DE7268

#DEAD69

#D4DE68

Triadic

#DEAD69

#68DEAD

#AD68DE

Split-Complementary

#DEAD69

#68D4DE

#7268DE

Tetradic

#DEAD69

#68DE72

#6899DE

#DE68D4

Monochromatic

#8E601F

#CD8A2D

#DEAD69

#ECCFA7

#F9F1E6

Rectangle

#DEAD69

#99DE68

#6899DE

#AD68DE

Compound

#DEAD69

#D4DE68

#6899DE

#7268DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5BD87

#E6CDAA

#EDE1D0

Darker

#D6902F

#99641B

#5B3B0E

Saturation

#B5A692

#DEAD68

#EEB058

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEAD69

#CABB68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEAD69

#B7B775

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEAD69

#E0A6AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Necrophilic Brown 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

#E6AE6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEAD69

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3B38E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#4B80CA

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #DEAD69;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEAD69;

CSS Variable

--color-necrophilic-brown: #DEAD69;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'necrophilic-brown': '#DEAD69' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEAD69] text-[#DEAD69]

SCSS

$necrophilic-brown: #DEAD69;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEAD69?

#DEAD69 is Necrophilic Brown, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DEAD69 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Necrophilic Brown?

Necrophilic Brown 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 Necrophilic Brown?

Necrophilic Brown 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 Necrophilic Brown?

You can download Necrophilic 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 Necrophilic Brown?

The hex code is #DEAD69. In RGB it's 222, 173, 105, and in HSL it's 35°, 64%, 64%.

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