ORANGES

Circus Peanut

#AD835C

RGB 173, 131, 92 · HSL 29°, 33%, 52% · CMYK 0, 24, 47, 32

Circus Peanut is #AD835C in HEX — rgb(173, 131, 92), hsl(29°, 33%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 47%, 32%).

Circus Peanut pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 33%, 52%. 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#AD835C

RGB173, 131, 92

HSL29°, 33%, 52%

HSV29°, 47%, 68%

CMYK0, 24, 47, 32

Decimal11371356

CSS RGBrgb(173, 131, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 33%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fairmont 1071

ΔE 1.7 · #A88058

PPG

Bronco Brown 15-03

ΔE 1.9 · #AE8661

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Brick DEC713

ΔE 2.1 · #AB7F5B

Valspar

Leather Satchel 3003-7B

ΔE 2.3 · #A9825E

Vista Paint

African Desert K-1025

ΔE 2.5 · #AE8157

Hallman-Lindsay

Safari Sun 248

ΔE 2.5 · #B4875E

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 3.4 · #AE8964

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 3.5 · #A58258

Behr

Chamois Leather BIC-44

ΔE 3.7 · #A7855D

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 4.9 · #A47A5A

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.5 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.6 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.1 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.8 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.4 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.1 · #C57B67

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

#AD835C

#5C86AD

Analogous

#AD5C5E

#AD835C

#ADAC5C

Triadic

#AD835C

#5CAD83

#835CAD

Split-Complementary

#AD835C

#5CADAC

#5C5EAD

Tetradic

#AD835C

#5EAD5C

#5C86AD

#AC5CAD

Monochromatic

#4B3726

#7D5D3F

#AD835C

#C7AA8F

#E0D1C2

Rectangle

#AD835C

#86AD5C

#5C86AD

#835CAD

Compound

#AD835C

#ADAC5C

#5C86AD

#5C5EAD

Variations

Lighter

#BD9C7D

#CAB5A1

#DED4CA

Darker

#8F6945

#63482E

#3B2A1A

Saturation

#918478

#AD835C

#D68233

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

3.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.18:1

Deuteranopia

#AD835C

#9B915B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD835C

#8B8B62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD835C

#AE7F84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Circus 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

#C18F60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD835C

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE9484

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.

#517290

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #AD835C;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD835C;

CSS Variable

--color-circus-peanut: #AD835C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'circus-peanut': '#AD835C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD835C] text-[#AD835C]

SCSS

$circus-peanut: #AD835C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD835C?

#AD835C is Circus Peanut, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AD835C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Circus Peanut?

Circus 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 Circus Peanut?

Circus 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 Circus Peanut?

You can download Circus 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 Circus Peanut?

The hex code is #AD835C. In RGB it's 173, 131, 92, and in HSL it's 29°, 33%, 52%.

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