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Sepia brown

We've categorized Sepia brown as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 3 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#4A3526

LRV

7.12

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Light Reflectance Value
7.12
Dark

Sepia brown in Real Rooms

Sepia brown has a low LRV of 7.12 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

3 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Sepia brown adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

RAL Classic Sepia brown 8014 windows

RAL Classic Sepia brown 8014 windows

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RAL Classic Sepia brown 8014 garage doors

RAL Classic Sepia brown 8014 garage doors

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RAL Classic Sepia brown 8014 roller shutter

RAL Classic Sepia brown 8014 roller shutter

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A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Beige brown the marginally brighter of the two.

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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.

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At LRV 22 vs 7, Pigeon blue is decisively the brighter choice.

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At LRV 29 vs 7, Pastel blue is decisively the brighter choice.

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Distant blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

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Color Codes

HEX#4A3526
RGB74, 53, 38
HSL25° 32% 22%
CMYK0 28 49 71
CIE LabL: 24.1 a: 7.2 b: 13.1
XYZX: 4.45 Y: 4.14 Z: 2.40