#55493F
- RGB
- 85, 73, 63
- Brightness
- 75.8
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 27°, 15%, 29%
- HSV V %
- 33%
- Lab
- 31.9, 3.2, 7.9
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 14%, 26%, 67%
- PNG size
- 5.7 KB
- Tone / Feel
- dark, muted warm hue
Recommended text: White (8.71:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #55493F
Common Name: Sikkens 5051 - Earthy Brown
RGB: 85, 73, 63
HSL: 25°, 15%, 26%
Contrast vs White: 4.1 (AA pass)
Contrast vs Black: 11.4 (AA pass)
Mood: This earthy, muted brown creates a grounded, natural aesthetic. It invokes the deep richness of nature and tradition, providing a warm yet subtle presence. Ideal for settings where sophistication meets calm, often used in luxury and organic designs.
Close Matches:
- RAL 8014 - Sepia Brown: #57483F
- Pantone 411 C - Solid Coated: #5E4F4A
- Benjamin Moore 2112-10 - Mink: #53453D
- Behr SC-103 - Coffee: #564B42
- BS 381C-499 - Service Brown: #59493E
Why Designers Use It:
This shade of brown is chosen for its timeless, understated elegance. Often associated with stability, reliability, and natural beauty, it fits well in industries like interior design, particularly in high-end or organic-focused spaces. Its rich, earthy quality brings warmth without being overwhelming, making it ideal for cozy, inviting environments, such as cafes, boutiques, or even some tech branding looking to stand out with a more refined, earthy feel. The color carries connotations of strength and heritage, often associated with earth and nature, making it popular in designs that evoke organic and vintage themes.
In particular, this color is used frequently in high-end paint brands, like Sikkens and Pantone, often seen in construction, furniture, and luxury interior spaces. It evokes elements like soil, wood, and leather, which are materials tied to nature and craftsmanship.