REDS

Spicy Cayenne

#9B5B4F

RGB 155, 91, 79 · HSL 9°, 32%, 46% · CMYK 0, 41, 49, 39

Spicy Cayenne is #9B5B4F in HEX — rgb(155, 91, 79), hsl(9°, 32%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 49%, 39%).

Spicy Cayenne pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 32%, 46%. 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#9B5B4F

RGB155, 91, 79

HSL9°, 32%, 46%

HSV9°, 49%, 61%

CMYK0, 41, 49, 39

Decimal10181455

CSS RGBrgb(155, 91, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 32%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tropical Nut 2003-5A

ΔE 1 · #9A5C4F

Benjamin Moore

Brickyard CW-325

ΔE 2.3 · #995A4A

Behr

Perfect Penny S180-6

ΔE 2.6 · #97574F

PPG

Fire Weed 1056-6

ΔE 3.5 · #9B5B55

Vista Paint

Southwest Spirit K-1097

ΔE 3.5 · #935A4B

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 3.5 · #A15A4D

Sherwin-Williams

Bold Brick SW6327

ΔE 3.7 · #A0584F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cogswell Cedar historic-cogswell-cedar

ΔE 4 · #90534A

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 5.4 · #9E5646

Dulux

Coyote S09F7

ΔE 6.7 · #95624F

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 6.9 · #A85953

Dunn-Edwards

Ruddy Oak DE5188

ΔE 6.9 · #A5654E

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9.5 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 11.1 · #8D5033

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.2 · #7B584C

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 14.4 · #763C28

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 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

#9B5B4F

#50909B

Analogous

#9B506A

#9B5B4F

#9B8150

Triadic

#9B5B4F

#509B5B

#5B509B

Split-Complementary

#9B5B4F

#509B81

#506A9B

Tetradic

#9B5B4F

#6A9B50

#50909B

#81509B

Monochromatic

#36201C

#683D36

#9B5B4F

#BB857C

#D5B4AE

Rectangle

#9B5B4F

#909B50

#50909B

#5B509B

Compound

#9B5B4F

#9B8150

#50909B

#506A9B

Variations

Lighter

#B4786E

#C39D96

#DAC7C4

Darker

#7D483E

#57312A

#331C18

Saturation

#816D6A

#9B5B50

#C33F28

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

5.25:1

vs Black

4.00:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9B5B4F

#7D754D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B5B4F

#696951

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B5B4F

#9A5B60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Spicy Cayenne 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

#B47156

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B5B4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1767B

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.

#49777F

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: #9B5B4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B5B4F;

CSS Variable

--color-spicy-cayenne: #9B5B4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spicy-cayenne': '#9B5B4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B5B4F] text-[#9B5B4F]

SCSS

$spicy-cayenne: #9B5B4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B5B4F?

#9B5B4F is Spicy Cayenne, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9B5B4F warm or cool?

Spicy Cayenne reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spicy Cayenne?

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

What colors pair well with Spicy Cayenne?

Spicy Cayenne 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 Spicy Cayenne?

You can download Spicy Cayenne 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 Spicy Cayenne?

The hex code is #9B5B4F. In RGB it's 155, 91, 79, and in HSL it's 9°, 32%, 46%.

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