REDS

Peanut Butter Jelly

#CE4A2D

RGB 206, 74, 45 · HSL 11°, 64%, 49% · CMYK 0, 64, 78, 19

Peanut Butter Jelly is #CE4A2D in HEX — rgb(206, 74, 45), hsl(11°, 64%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 78%, 19%).

Peanut Butter Jelly pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 64%, 49%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CE4A2D

RGB206, 74, 45

HSL11°, 64%, 49%

HSV11°, 78%, 81%

CMYK0, 64, 78, 19

Decimal13519405

CSS RGBrgb(206, 74, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 64%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Neon Lobster SB7D9

ΔE 3.2 · #D1512D

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 3.7 · #D95030

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 3.8 · #CE4E35

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 4.7 · #DA5838

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 6.5 · #D7552A

Benjamin Moore

Warm 2010-20

ΔE 6.5 · #E04D38

Behr

Fire Coral BIC-31

ΔE 7.8 · #C93426

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 8.3 · #D65F3D

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 8.4 · #C9543A

Vista Paint

Campfire Blaze K-640

ΔE 8.5 · #E64E3A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 8.7 · #B53B26

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 9 · #DF5E47

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 9 · #E16442

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 10.9 · #E0413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 16.9 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#CE4A2D

#2DB0CD

Analogous

#CD2D60

#CE4A2D

#CD9A2D

Triadic

#CE4A2D

#2DCD4A

#4A2DCD

Split-Complementary

#CE4A2D

#2DCD9A

#2D60CD

Tetradic

#CE4A2D

#60CD2D

#2DB0CD

#9A2DCD

Monochromatic

#4F1D11

#8E341F

#CE4A2D

#DE7E68

#ECB4A7

Rectangle

#CE4A2D

#B0CD2D

#2DB0CD

#4A2DCD

Compound

#CE4A2D

#CD9A2D

#2DB0CD

#2D60CD

Variations

Lighter

#DA6D54

#DB9687

#E6C5BD

Darker

#A73921

#752614

#45150B

Saturation

#956E65

#CD4A2D

#E33C16

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

4.52:1

vs Black

4.64:1

Deuteranopia

#CE4A2D

#978922

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CE4A2D

#707032

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CE4A2D

#CC4C59

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Peanut Butter Jelly 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

#DA643D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CE4A2D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C76961

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#308FA4

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: #CE4A2D;

CSS — background

background-color: #CE4A2D;

CSS Variable

--color-peanut-butter-jelly: #CE4A2D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peanut-butter-jelly': '#CE4A2D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CE4A2D] text-[#CE4A2D]

SCSS

$peanut-butter-jelly: #CE4A2D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CE4A2D?

#CE4A2D is Peanut Butter Jelly, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CE4A2D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peanut Butter Jelly?

Peanut Butter Jelly works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Peanut Butter Jelly?

Peanut Butter Jelly 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 Peanut Butter Jelly?

You can download Peanut Butter Jelly 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 Butter Jelly?

The hex code is #CE4A2D. In RGB it's 206, 74, 45, and in HSL it's 11°, 64%, 49%.

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