REDS

Spill the Beans

#9B351B

RGB 155, 53, 27 · HSL 12°, 70%, 36% · CMYK 0, 66, 83, 39

Spill the Beans is #9B351B in HEX — rgb(155, 53, 27), hsl(12°, 70%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 83%, 39%).

Spill the Beans pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 70%, 36%. 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#9B351B

RGB155, 53, 27

HSL12°, 70%, 36%

HSV12°, 83%, 61%

CMYK0, 66, 83, 39

Decimal10171675

CSS RGBrgb(155, 53, 27)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 70%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Falling Leaves S-H-240

ΔE 2.7 · #A3391E

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 2.9 · #9B3821

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 6.8 · #963A25

Benjamin Moore

Smoldering 2007-10

ΔE 7.7 · #A43B2E

Vista Paint

High Society K-1215

ΔE 8.4 · #AA4832

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 9.1 · #B44B34

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 9.6 · #A12312

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 9.7 · #9D3A2F

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 10.8 · #BA4133

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 11.4 · #A94E37

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 11.6 · #BC5339

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 11.9 · #9B2C2C

Dunn-Edwards

Glitzy Red DEA153

ΔE 12.5 · #AF413B

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 13.3 · #BD413A

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 15.5 · #C34B44

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 16.4 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#9B351B

#1C829C

Analogous

#9C1C42

#9B351B

#9C761C

Triadic

#9B351B

#1C9C35

#351C9C

Split-Complementary

#9B351B

#1C9C76

#1C429C

Tetradic

#9B351B

#429C1C

#1C829C

#761C9C

Monochromatic

#1A0905

#5B1F10

#9B351B

#DA4E2B

#E5846C

Rectangle

#9B351B

#829C1C

#1C829C

#351C9C

Compound

#9B351B

#9C761C

#1C829C

#1C429C

Variations

Lighter

#D44825

#D77A63

#E2B5AA

Darker

#7F2913

#591B0C

#350F06

Saturation

#6F5049

#9C351C

#AA2D0E

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

7.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9B351B

#716611

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B351B

#525220

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B351B

#9A3640

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Spill the Beans 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

#B4542F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B351B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A15954

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.

#206A7C

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: #9B351B;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B351B;

CSS Variable

--color-spill-the-beans: #9B351B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spill-the-beans': '#9B351B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B351B] text-[#9B351B]

SCSS

$spill-the-beans: #9B351B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B351B?

#9B351B is Spill the Beans, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #9B351B warm or cool?

Spill the Beans reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spill the Beans?

Spill the Beans works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Spill the Beans?

Spill the Beans 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 Spill the Beans?

You can download Spill the Beans 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 Spill the Beans?

The hex code is #9B351B. In RGB it's 155, 53, 27, and in HSL it's 12°, 70%, 36%.

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