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Forbidden Peanut

#A38052

RGB 163, 128, 82 · HSL 34°, 33%, 48% · CMYK 0, 21, 50, 36

Forbidden Peanut is #A38052 in HEX — rgb(163, 128, 82), hsl(34°, 33%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 50%, 36%).

Forbidden Peanut pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 33%, 48%. 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#A38052

RGB163, 128, 82

HSL34°, 33%, 48%

HSV34°, 50%, 64%

CMYK0, 21, 50, 36

Decimal10715218

CSS RGBrgb(163, 128, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 33%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pyramid DE6153

ΔE 1.3 · #9F7D4F

Vista Paint

Rich Oak C-267

ΔE 1.6 · #A68456

Dulux

Aztec Tan S14E7

ΔE 2 · #9E7F51

PPG

Tattle Tan 1093-7

ΔE 2.1 · #A48454

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 2.4 · #A58258

Benjamin Moore

Graham 1113

ΔE 2.5 · #A57D50

Behr

Lavish Gold MQ2-14

ΔE 2.5 · #A28157

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Oak 268

ΔE 2.7 · #A7855A

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 4 · #A38759

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 5.5 · #A9864E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.7 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.8 · #B7975E

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 11 · #8A6642

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.1 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.6 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#A38052

#5275A3

Analogous

#A35752

#A38052

#9DA352

Triadic

#A38052

#52A380

#8052A3

Split-Complementary

#A38052

#529DA3

#5752A3

Tetradic

#A38052

#52A357

#5275A3

#A3529D

Monochromatic

#3D301F

#705838

#A38052

#C0A582

#D9C9B4

Rectangle

#A38052

#75A352

#5275A3

#8052A3

Compound

#A38052

#9DA352

#5275A3

#5752A3

Variations

Lighter

#B89A72

#C6B299

#DBD2C6

Darker

#846640

#5C472B

#362918

Saturation

#877C6E

#A38052

#CC8529

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

3.64:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.77:1

Deuteranopia

#A38052

#958A52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A38052

#87875A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A38052

#A47B80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Forbidden Peanut 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

#BA8D59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A38052

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7927D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#4B6485

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: #A38052;

CSS — background

background-color: #A38052;

CSS Variable

--color-forbidden-peanut: #A38052;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forbidden-peanut': '#A38052' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A38052] text-[#A38052]

SCSS

$forbidden-peanut: #A38052;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A38052?

#A38052 is Forbidden Peanut, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A38052 warm or cool?

Forbidden Peanut reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Forbidden Peanut?

Forbidden Peanut 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 Forbidden Peanut?

Forbidden Peanut 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 Forbidden Peanut?

You can download Forbidden Peanut 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 Forbidden Peanut?

The hex code is #A38052. In RGB it's 163, 128, 82, and in HSL it's 34°, 33%, 48%.

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