Spoonful of Sugar 041 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B36C59, LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cobrizo from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B36C59 · 041
Spoonful of Sugar
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spoonful of Sugar Technical Profile
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Spoonful of Sugar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spoonful of Sugar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSpoonful of Sugar
Nearly identical
BehrCobrizo
Cobrizo
Behr
Nearly identical
Caramel Candy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kitchen Tile Red
Valspar
Very similar
Caramel Candy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spicy Twist
Kilz
Very similar
Smoked Copper
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Crushed Cinnamon
PPG
Very similar
Cavern Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cedar Grove
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spoonful of Sugar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spoonful of Sugar
#B36C59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0A382
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spoonful of Sugar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spoonful of Sugar Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Spoonful of Sugar.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spoonful of Sugar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spoonful of Sugar have?
Spoonful of Sugar by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spoonful of Sugar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spoonful of Sugar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spoonful of Sugar are Cobrizo by Behr (a near-identical match), Coppery by Behr (a near-identical match), Caramel Candy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spoonful of Sugar's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Spoonful of Sugar?
Spoonful of Sugar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spoonful of Sugar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.