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Pepper Spice

#81664C

RGB 129, 102, 76 · HSL 29°, 26%, 40% · CMYK 0, 21, 41, 49

Pepper Spice is #81664C in HEX — rgb(129, 102, 76), hsl(29°, 26%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 41%, 49%).

Pepper Spice pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 26%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#81664C

RGB129, 102, 76

HSL29°, 26%, 40%

HSV29°, 41%, 51%

CMYK0, 21, 41, 49

Decimal8480332

CSS RGBrgb(129, 102, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 26%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pepper Spice 250F-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sedona 1127

ΔE 1.6 · #80674F

Dunn-Edwards

Old Boot DE6133

ΔE 1.9 · #7C644B

Sherwin-Williams

Tea Chest SW6103

ΔE 2.2 · #7D644D

Vista Paint

Dig It K-1017

ΔE 2.6 · #886C53

Valspar

Muddy Mississippi 3004-9A

ΔE 2.6 · #826852

Kilz

Caramel Nut LC280-02

ΔE 2.8 · #86664F

Hallman-Lindsay

Fall In Season 179

ΔE 3.1 · #7F6144

PPG

Fig Branches 1085-7

ΔE 3.4 · #7A634D

Dulux

Nomad S10D7

ΔE 4.6 · #83624F

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 5.4 · #755C48

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.4 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 9.7 · #847763

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 10.1 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.2 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#81664C

#4B6781

Analogous

#814B4C

#81664C

#81804B

Triadic

#81664C

#4B8165

#654B81

Split-Complementary

#81664C

#4B8180

#4B4C81

Tetradic

#81664C

#4C814B

#4B6781

#804B81

Monochromatic

#201913

#503F2F

#81664C

#AA8B6E

#C6B29F

Rectangle

#81664C

#67814B

#4B6781

#654B81

Compound

#81664C

#81804B

#4B6781

#4B4C81

Variations

Lighter

#A48465

#B7A38F

#D3C9C0

Darker

#68513B

#483828

#2A2017

Saturation

#6E665E

#81654B

#A66426

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.33:1

vs Black

3.94:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#81664C

#756E4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81664C

#6B6B50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81664C

#826367

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pepper Spice reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A07954

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#81664C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#8D7E78

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#41576C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #81664C;

CSS — background

background-color: #81664C;

CSS Variable

--color-pepper-spice: #81664C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pepper-spice': '#81664C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81664C] text-[#81664C]

SCSS

$pepper-spice: #81664C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81664C?

#81664C is Pepper Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #81664C warm or cool?

Pepper Spice reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pepper Spice?

Pepper Spice works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pepper Spice?

Pepper Spice pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pepper Spice?

You can download Pepper Spice on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Pepper Spice?

The hex code is #81664C. In RGB it's 129, 102, 76, and in HSL it's 29°, 26%, 40%.

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