Ref. #C57556 · DE5180
Spanish Peanut
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spanish Peanut Technical Profile
What color is Spanish Peanut? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #C57556. Colors similar to Spanish Peanut include Colorhouse Clay .07, Dutch Boy Brick Orange, Sherwin-Williams Baked Clay. Spanish Peanut has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 25 gives Spanish Peanut depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Spanish Peanut pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Spanish Peanut
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spanish Peanut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spanish Peanut
#C57556
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7AA7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spanish Peanut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spanish Peanut 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Spanish Peanut.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spanish Peanut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spanish Peanut have?
Spanish Peanut by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Spanish Peanut from other brands?
The closest matches are Clay .07 by Colorhouse (#C27355), Brick Orange by Dutch Boy (#C27654), Baked Clay by Sherwin-Williams (#C1785C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Spanish Peanut?
Spanish Peanut has an LRV of 25.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Spanish Peanut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.