Masculine Colors

Masculine colors suit libraries, dens, exterior doors, media rooms, cabinetry, and offices where depth can carry the room. This group sits low in value with charcoal blue, forest green, oxblood brown, espresso, and dark violet undertones. It needs light.

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Acorn

#95564B

Amber Pine

#4E5B65

Anchor Gray

#4D6633

Ancient Haven

#3B6039

Ancient Maple

#37332A

Ancient Pine

#434E2D

Ancient Shore

#204C28

Ancient Slate

#2B6E21

Antique Cedar

#4A6336

Antique Mist

#214A39

Antique Sage

#4B5320

Army Green

#734426

Autumn Harbor

#714232

Autumn Haven

#86592D

Autumn Nectar

#7C5C4A

Bark

#4E3D1D

Blazing Agate

#873260

Boysenberry

#252541

Breeze Thistle

#56266D

Breeze Vale

#2B353B

Brushed Reed

#702963

Byzantium

#6C4F32

Candlelit Bloom

#584537

Candlelit Hawk

#5C3A1E

Candlelit Orchid

#36454F

Charcoal

#954535

Chestnut

#433498

Chilled Basalt

#232543

Chilled Thistle

#4F5E31

Classic Rose

#4E606A

Clouded Haze

#2A343C

Clouded Mesa

#404754

Clouded Silk

#3EA055

Clover

#252856

Coastal Meadow

#875F3A

Cocoa

#6F4E37

Coffee

#828632

Copper Cove

#222944

Crisp Dusk

#322272

Crisp Jade

#2C6867

Crystal Dusk

#1E5067

Crystal Spruce

#556B2F

Dark Olive Green

#301934

Dark Purple

#483D8B

Dark Slate Blue

#785589

Dusk

#6E8E57

Dusty Gale

#63574F

Dusty Hawk

#609451

Dusty Maple

#306440

Dusty Spruce

#614051

Eggplant

#3C2415

Espresso

#66782B

Faded Cedar

#2B2E36

Faded Granite

#1C4A31

Faded Petal

#4F7942

Fern

#204265

Fjord Ash

#221D49

Fjord Basalt

#412361

Fjord Granite

#41225D

Fjord Trail

Using masculine in your home

Use Masculine colors on built ins, wrapped studies, fireplace walls, vanities, or doors with good hardware. North light can make Raw Canyon and dark greens nearly black. South light reveals brown and olive notes in Acorn. Pair with warm white, camel leather, walnut, brass, stone, or black iron. The warning is flatness. Without lamps and texture, a deep wall can look heavy.

Frequently asked questions

Can Masculine colors work on all four walls?

Yes, in a study, den, or powder room with layered lighting. In open rooms, try millwork first.

Best Masculine paint colors?

Sample Sherwin-Williams Cascades (LRV 4), Benjamin Moore Abbey Brown (LRV 12.3), or Farrow & Ball Bancha (LRV 40.4).

What trim works with Masculine colors?

Warm white trim is usually easier than stark white. Dark stained wood also works if the room has enough daylight.