REDS

Tropical Nut

#98523D

RGB 152, 82, 61 · HSL 14°, 43%, 42% · CMYK 0, 46, 60, 40

Tropical Nut is #98523D in HEX — rgb(152, 82, 61), hsl(14°, 43%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 60%, 40%).

Tropical Nut pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 43%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#98523D

RGB152, 82, 61

HSL14°, 43%, 42%

HSV14°, 60%, 60%

CMYK0, 46, 60, 40

Decimal9982525

CSS RGBrgb(152, 82, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 43%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cinnamon 2174-20

ΔE 1.5 · #99503C

Behr

Kalahari Sunset MQ1-25

ΔE 2.5 · #9E5543

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

ΔE 2.6 · #924E3C

PPG

Ancient Copper 1063-7

ΔE 2.8 · #9F543E

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 3.5 · #9E5646

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 4.2 · #8C4D35

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 4.3 · #945642

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 4.6 · #8A4935

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 4.9 · #8A4C38

Vista Paint

Carrot Cake C-1053

ΔE 5.1 · #A2513E

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 5.6 · #8D5033

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 6 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 6 · #A15A4D

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 6.1 · #894C3B

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 8.2 · #8E402A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.9 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 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

#98523D

#3D8499

Analogous

#993D56

#98523D

#99813D

Triadic

#98523D

#3D9953

#533D99

Split-Complementary

#98523D

#3D9981

#3D5699

Tetradic

#98523D

#56993D

#3D8499

#813D99

Monochromatic

#2C1811

#623527

#98523D

#C07862

#D6A799

Rectangle

#98523D

#84993D

#3D8499

#533D99

Compound

#98523D

#99813D

#3D8499

#3D5699

Variations

Lighter

#BC6E56

#C79586

#DBC3BC

Darker

#7C412F

#572C1F

#331911

Saturation

#79645D

#99533D

#B8421F

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

5.82:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#98523D

#786F3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98523D

#626240

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98523D

#975157

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tropical Nut 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

#B16A49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98523D

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F6F6D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3A6D7C

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: #98523D;

CSS — background

background-color: #98523D;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-nut: #98523D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-nut': '#98523D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98523D] text-[#98523D]

SCSS

$tropical-nut: #98523D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98523D?

#98523D is Tropical Nut, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #98523D warm or cool?

Tropical Nut reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tropical Nut?

Tropical Nut works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Tropical Nut?

Tropical Nut 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 Tropical Nut?

You can download Tropical Nut 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 Tropical Nut?

The hex code is #98523D. In RGB it's 152, 82, 61, and in HSL it's 14°, 43%, 42%.

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