# Little Greene Purple Brown

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-purple-brown-8](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-purple-brown-8)

Little Greene Purple Brown 8 is an exceptionally deep brown with a pronounced red-plum cast, sitting close to black in low light. Its dense, earthy character makes it especially effective in rooms where a dark envelope is wanted, such as a dining room, study, hallway, or snug. On larger walls, it will read as a near-black brown after dusk, while daylight is more likely to reveal its warm burgundy undertone. Use Purple Brown on cabinetry, interior doors, or a fireplace surround for a grounded focal point. It pairs well with chalky off-whites, muted pink plaster tones, aged brass, walnut, and natural stone.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Little Greene
- **Color name:** Purple Brown
- **Color code:** 8
- **HEX:** #271410
- **RGB:** 39, 20, 16
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Stone

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 10° Saturation: 58.97% Value: 15.29%
- **HSL:** hsl(10, 42, 11)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 48.72 Yellow: 58.97 Key: 84.71
- **YIQ:** Y: 25.225 I: 12.607 Q: 2.774
- **XYZ:** X: 1.18 Y: 0.969 Z: 0.615
- **CIE Lab:** L:8.732 a:9.187 b:6.259
- **CIE Luv:** L:8.732 u:8.061 v:3.213
- **Decimal:** 2561040
- **Hunter Lab:** 9.845, 4.175, 3.187

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Black red](https://plan-home.com/color/black-red-ral-3007)
- [Little Greene Chocolate Colour](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-chocolate-colour-124)
- [RAL Classic Chocolate brown](https://plan-home.com/color/chocolate-brown-ral-8017)
- [Dulux Flame Frenzy 1](https://plan-home.com/color/flame-frenzy-1)
- [RAL Classic Black brown](https://plan-home.com/color/black-brown-ral-8022)

## Complementary colors
- [Little Greene Harley Green](https://plan-home.com/color/harley-green-312)
- [Little Greene Bone China Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-bone-china-blue-107)
- [Little Greene James](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-james-108)
- [Little Greene Bone China Blue - Faint](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-bone-china-blue-faint-325)
- [Little Greene Etruria](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-etruria-326)
- [Little Greene Tea with Florence](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-tea-with-florence-310)
- [Little Greene Goblin](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-goblin-311)

Official product page: https://www.littlegreene.com/purple-brown

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.