# RAL Classic Sepia brown

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/sepia-brown-ral-8014](https://plan-home.com/color/sepia-brown-ral-8014)

RAL Classic Sepia brown RAL 8014 is a deep, muted brown with a distinctly warm, earthy cast. Its low-light appearance is nearly charcoal-brown, while brighter daylight reveals the softened reddish-brown warmth within the color. Sepia brown has enough depth for exterior doors, window frames, and cabinetry, especially where a darker finish is wanted without the starkness of black. On walls, it is best used in rooms with good natural light or as a single accent surface. Pair this shade with warm off-whites, clay tones, natural oak, aged brass, and textured linen for a grounded material palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Sepia brown
- **Color code:** RAL 8014
- **HEX:** #4A3526
- **RGB:** 74, 53, 38
- **LRV:** 7.12%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 25° Saturation: 48.65% Value: 29.02%
- **HSL:** hsl(25, 32, 22)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 28.38 Yellow: 48.65 Key: 70.98
- **YIQ:** Y: 57.569 I: 17.334 Q: -0.226
- **XYZ:** X: 4.447 Y: 4.142 Z: 2.399
- **CIE Lab:** L:24.136 a:7.169 b:13.136
- **CIE Luv:** L:24.136 u:13.578 v:11.603
- **Decimal:** 4863270
- **Hunter Lab:** 20.353, 3.386, 7.26

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Terra brown](https://plan-home.com/color/terra-brown-ral-8028)
- [RAL Classic Chocolate brown](https://plan-home.com/color/chocolate-brown-ral-8017)
- [RAL Classic Nut brown](https://plan-home.com/color/nut-brown-ral-8011)
- [RAL Effect RAL 330-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-330-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 330-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-330-6)
- [RAL Classic Mahogany brown](https://plan-home.com/color/mahogany-brown-ral-8016)
- [RAL Effect RAL 330-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-330-5)
- [RAL Classic Olive drab](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-drab-ral-6022)
- [RAL Effect RAL 840-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-840-6)
- [RAL Classic Yellow olive](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-olive-ral-6014)
- [RAL Classic Grey brown](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-brown-ral-8019)
- [RAL Effect RAL 840-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-840-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 870-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-870-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 350-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-350-m)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Terra brown](https://plan-home.com/color/terra-brown-ral-8028)
- [RAL Classic Beige brown](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-brown-ral-8024)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Granite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-grey-ral-7026)
- [RAL Classic Pigeon blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pigeon-blue-ral-5014)
- [RAL Classic Black blue](https://plan-home.com/color/black-blue-ral-5004)
- [RAL Classic Violet Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-blue-ral-5000)
- [RAL Classic Pastel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-blue-ral-5024)
- [RAL Classic Distant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/distant-blue-ral-5023)
- [RAL Classic Brillant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/brillant-blue-ral-5007)

## 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.