REDS

Spiced Brandy

#B89489

RGB 184, 148, 137 · HSL 14°, 25%, 63% · CMYK 0, 20, 26, 28

Spiced Brandy is #B89489 in HEX — rgb(184, 148, 137), hsl(14°, 25%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 26%, 28%).

Spiced Brandy pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 25%, 63%. 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#B89489

RGB184, 148, 137

HSL14°, 25%, 63%

HSV14°, 26%, 72%

CMYK0, 20, 26, 28

Decimal12096649

CSS RGBrgb(184, 148, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 25%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spiced Brandy S190-4

Exact match

Valspar

Western Ridge 1008-9C

ΔE 2.1 · #B49183

Benjamin Moore

Rosedale 1180

ΔE 3 · #C0988A

Dulux

Earth Warming S08D4

ΔE 3.3 · #BF9D91

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 3.3 · #B29080

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 3.8 · #B08E7E

Dunn-Edwards

Plush Suede DE6053

ΔE 3.8 · #B1928C

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 3.8 · #B5907F

Sherwin-Williams

Redend Point SW9081

ΔE 4.1 · #AE8E7E

PPG

Brandy Snaps 1053-5

ΔE 4.8 · #B58E8B

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 5.6 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 6.3 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.8 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 12 · #A3977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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 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

#B89489

#89ADB8

Analogous

#B88996

#B89489

#B8AC89

Triadic

#B89489

#89B894

#9489B8

Split-Complementary

#B89489

#89B8AC

#8996B8

Tetradic

#B89489

#96B889

#89ADB8

#AC89B8

Monochromatic

#69493F

#996A5C

#B89489

#D5BFB9

#F2EBE9

Rectangle

#B89489

#ADB889

#89ADB8

#9489B8

Compound

#B89489

#B8AC89

#89ADB8

#8996B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6A9A1

#D2C0BA

#E4DBD8

Darker

#A26F5F

#714B40

#422C25

Saturation

#A89D9A

#B89489

#DC8166

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B89489

#A6A189

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B89489

#9B9B8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B89489

#B89396

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Spiced Brandy 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

#C99C82

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B89489

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7A1A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#6B98A6

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: #B89489;

CSS — background

background-color: #B89489;

CSS Variable

--color-spiced-brandy: #B89489;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spiced-brandy': '#B89489' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B89489] text-[#B89489]

SCSS

$spiced-brandy: #B89489;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B89489?

#B89489 is Spiced Brandy, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B89489 warm or cool?

Spiced Brandy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spiced Brandy?

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

What colors pair well with Spiced Brandy?

Spiced Brandy 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 Spiced Brandy?

You can download Spiced Brandy 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 Spiced Brandy?

The hex code is #B89489. In RGB it's 184, 148, 137, and in HSL it's 14°, 25%, 63%.

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