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 Johnstone's Bison Stampede (ΔE 2.7) and Little Greene Ganache (ΔE 3.2).
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 | — | — |
| Bison Stampede | Johnstone's | 2.7 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Ganache (No.3) | Little Greene | 3.2 | Very close | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Owlery | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Warm Mahogany | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mustang | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Conker | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chianti | Johnstone's | 4.5 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Deep Oak | Johnstone's | 4.6 | Very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
Chestnut Brown
Crown
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
Bison Stampede
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Ganache
Little Greene
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Owlery
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Warm Mahogany
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Mustang
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Conker
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Chianti
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Deep Oak
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.6
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
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