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Peanut

#C19E74

RGB 193, 158, 116 · HSL 33°, 38%, 61% · CMYK 0, 18, 40, 24

Peanut is #C19E74 in HEX — rgb(193, 158, 116), hsl(33°, 38%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 40%, 24%).

Peanut pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 38%, 61%. 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#C19E74

RGB193, 158, 116

HSL33°, 38%, 61%

HSV33°, 40%, 76%

CMYK0, 18, 40, 24

Decimal12689012

CSS RGBrgb(193, 158, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 38%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Peanut 2162-40

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Plan DE6137

ΔE 2.1 · #C19E78

PPG

Applesauce Cake 1095-5

ΔE 2.4 · #C2A377

Sherwin-Williams

Lanyard SW7680

ΔE 2.6 · #C09972

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 3.1 · #BF9974

Valspar

Buckskin Pony 3004-7C

ΔE 3.1 · #C8A173

Dulux

Eastern Gold S13E5

ΔE 3.2 · #B7976C

Behr

Butter Nut HDC-AC-13

ΔE 3.4 · #CCA57A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3.4 · #BA9873

Vista Paint

Gold Promise K-1002

ΔE 3.7 · #B5986E

Hallman-Lindsay

Season Finale 267

ΔE 3.8 · #BEA27B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 3.8 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.3 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.6 · #B7975E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.9 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 14.4 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#C19E74

#7698C1

Analogous

#C17A76

#C19E74

#BEC176

Triadic

#C19E74

#76C19F

#9F76C1

Split-Complementary

#C19E74

#76BEC1

#7A76C1

Tetradic

#C19E74

#76C17A

#7698C1

#C176BE

Monochromatic

#6D5231

#A27A49

#C19E74

#D9C4AB

#F1E9DF

Rectangle

#C19E74

#98C176

#7698C1

#9F76C1

Compound

#C19E74

#BEC176

#7698C1

#7A76C1

Variations

Lighter

#CEB291

#D7C5B0

#E5DDD3

Darker

#AE814B

#795932

#48341C

Saturation

#A79D90

#C19F76

#E0A257

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C19E74

#B3A874

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C19E74

#A5A57B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C19E74

#C2999E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#D0A372

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C19E74

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDA896

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.

#5D80AC

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: #C19E74;

CSS — background

background-color: #C19E74;

CSS Variable

--color-peanut: #C19E74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peanut': '#C19E74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C19E74] text-[#C19E74]

SCSS

$peanut: #C19E74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C19E74?

#C19E74 is Peanut, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C19E74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peanut?

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 Peanut?

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 Peanut?

You can download 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 Peanut?

The hex code is #C19E74. In RGB it's 193, 158, 116, and in HSL it's 33°, 38%, 61%.

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