REDS
Spoonful of Sugar
#B26B58
Sitting at HSL 13°, 37%, 52%, Spoonful of Sugar reads mid-tone and warm. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers pair it with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Spoonful of Sugar 041
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B26B58?
#B26B58 is Spoonful of Sugar, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #B26B58 warm or cool?
Spoonful of Sugar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Spoonful of Sugar?
Spoonful of Sugar works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Spoonful of Sugar?
Spoonful of Sugar pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Spoonful of Sugar?
You can download Spoonful of Sugar 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 RGB value of #B26B58?
#B26B58 converts to RGB 178, 107, 88.