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Peanut Brittle

#A6893A

RGB 166, 137, 58 · HSL 44°, 48%, 44% · CMYK 0, 17, 65, 35

Peanut Brittle is #A6893A in HEX — rgb(166, 137, 58), hsl(44°, 48%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 65%, 35%).

Peanut Brittle pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 48%, 44%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A6893A

RGB166, 137, 58

HSL44°, 48%, 44%

HSV44°, 65%, 65%

CMYK0, 17, 65, 35

Decimal10914106

CSS RGBrgb(166, 137, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 48%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Peanut Brittle DE5447

Exact match

Vista Paint

Gold Strike K-488

ΔE 3.5 · #A98840

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 3.7 · #A28B36

Behr

Bristle Grass 330F-6

ΔE 3.9 · #9A8334

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 4 · #AF8A3A

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2151-20

ΔE 4.5 · #AD8E47

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 4.9 · #A7843E

Dulux

Balsam Pear S16F9

ΔE 5.2 · #B18F38

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 6.8 · #B28E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 7.4 · #AA803A

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 7.4 · #9E903B

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 10.5 · #AEA04B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.2 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.7 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 13.5 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15.1 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A6893A

#3A57A6

Analogous

#A6533A

#A6893A

#8DA63A

Triadic

#A6893A

#3AA689

#893AA6

Split-Complementary

#A6893A

#3A8DA6

#533AA6

Tetradic

#A6893A

#3AA653

#3A57A6

#A63A8D

Monochromatic

#352C13

#6D5B26

#A6893A

#C9AE64

#DDCC9D

Rectangle

#A6893A

#57A63A

#3A57A6

#893AA6

Compound

#A6893A

#8DA63A

#3A57A6

#533AA6

Variations

Lighter

#C4A656

#CCBA86

#DED5BC

Darker

#876F2D

#5E4D1D

#382D10

Saturation

#807860

#A6893A

#C3971D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.26:1

Deuteranopia

#A6893A

#9D8F3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6893A

#8E8E4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6893A

#A88188

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Peanut Brittle brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#BC9347

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6893A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9986B

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#384D86

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: #A6893A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6893A;

CSS Variable

--color-peanut-brittle: #A6893A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peanut-brittle': '#A6893A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6893A] text-[#A6893A]

SCSS

$peanut-brittle: #A6893A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6893A?

#A6893A is Peanut Brittle, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A6893A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peanut Brittle?

Peanut Brittle works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Peanut Brittle?

Peanut Brittle pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Peanut Brittle?

You can download Peanut Brittle 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 Peanut Brittle?

The hex code is #A6893A. In RGB it's 166, 137, 58, and in HSL it's 44°, 48%, 44%.

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