Brown (No.06 C 40) by BS 4800 is a deep muted red. Hex: #5C4742. RGB: 92, 71, 66. The nearest paint match is Crown Chestnut Brown (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Dulux Double Espresso (ΔE 2.2) and Dulux Saddle Brown (ΔE 2.5).
Brown (No.06 C 40) by BS 4800
- Hex
#5C4742- RGB
- 92, 71, 66
- Colour system
- BS 4800
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Nearest paint matches & alternatives
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Brown | Crown | 1.5 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Double Espresso | Dulux | 2.2 | Near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Saddle Brown | Dulux | 2.5 | Near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Exotic Spice 1 | Dulux | 2.5 | Near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Bison Stampede | Johnstone's | 2.7 | Near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Ganache (No.345) | Little Greene | 3.2 | Very close | £29.20 | £4.49 |
| Spicy Sandalwood 1 | Dulux | 3.4 | Very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Precious Peat | Dulux | 3.4 | Very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Owlery | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
Chestnut Brown
Crown
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
Double Espresso
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Saddle Brown
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Exotic Spice 1
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Bison Stampede
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Ganache
Little Greene
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£29.20/L
£4.49/m2
Spicy Sandalwood 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Precious Peat
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Owlery
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
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