REDS

Sugar-Candied Peanuts

#8B2E16

RGB 139, 46, 22 · HSL 12°, 73%, 32% · CMYK 0, 67, 84, 45

Sugar-Candied Peanuts is #8B2E16 in HEX — rgb(139, 46, 22), hsl(12°, 73%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 84%, 45%).

Sugar-Candied Peanuts pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 73%, 32%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#8B2E16

RGB139, 46, 22

HSL12°, 73%, 32%

HSV12°, 84%, 55%

CMYK0, 67, 84, 45

Decimal9121302

CSS RGBrgb(139, 46, 22)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 73%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ground Nutmeg S-H-230

ΔE 4.7 · #983A22

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 5.1 · #9B3821

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 5.4 · #963A25

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 8.5 · #9E3E2E

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 9.2 · #7C2A1C

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 9.3 · #9D3A2F

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 9.7 · #A0392F

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 10.4 · #8E402A

Sherwin-Williams

Chinese Red SW0057

ΔE 10.7 · #9E3E33

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 11.7 · #9B2C2C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 12.6 · #A94E37

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 13.3 · #AA423A

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 13.3 · #A8453B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14 · #9A4039

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 16.2 · #A85341

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 17.9 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8B2E16

#16758D

Analogous

#8D163A

#8B2E16

#8D6916

Triadic

#8B2E16

#168D2E

#2E168D

Split-Complementary

#8B2E16

#168D69

#163A8D

Tetradic

#8B2E16

#3A8D16

#16758D

#69168D

Monochromatic

#160703

#4B180C

#8B2E16

#CF4320

#E57457

Rectangle

#8B2E16

#758D16

#16758D

#2E168D

Compound

#8B2E16

#8D6916

#16758D

#163A8D

Variations

Lighter

#C9411F

#D87056

#E1B0A3

Darker

#73230F

#511709

#300D04

Saturation

#634740

#8D2E16

#98270B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.40:1

AAA

vs Black

2.50:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8B2E16

#655B0C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B2E16

#49491A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B2E16

#8A2F38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sugar-Candied Peanuts carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#A84F2C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B2E16

Daylight 5500K

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

#955450

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#1A5F70

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: #8B2E16;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B2E16;

CSS Variable

--color-sugar-candied-peanuts: #8B2E16;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sugar-candied-peanuts': '#8B2E16' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B2E16] text-[#8B2E16]

SCSS

$sugar-candied-peanuts: #8B2E16;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B2E16?

#8B2E16 is Sugar-Candied Peanuts, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8B2E16 warm or cool?

Sugar-Candied Peanuts reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sugar-Candied Peanuts?

Sugar-Candied Peanuts works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Sugar-Candied Peanuts?

Sugar-Candied Peanuts pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sugar-Candied Peanuts?

You can download Sugar-Candied Peanuts 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 Sugar-Candied Peanuts?

The hex code is #8B2E16. In RGB it's 139, 46, 22, and in HSL it's 12°, 73%, 32%.

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