Ref. #DDB989 · LD240-02
Roasted Peanut
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Roasted Peanut Technical Profile
What color is Roasted Peanut? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #DDB989. Colors similar to Roasted Peanut include Behr Fortune Cookie, Sherwin-Williams Dakota Wheat, Dunn-Edwards Regency Cream. Roasted Peanut has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Roasted Peanut sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Roasted Peanut
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Fortune Cookie
Behr
Nearly identical
Dakota Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Regency Cream
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jacob's Ladder
Valspar
Nearly identical
Splash Of Honey
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bag Of Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Living Large
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roasted Peanut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roasted Peanut
#DDB989
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roasted Peanut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roasted 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Roasted Peanut.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Roasted Peanut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roasted Peanut have?
Roasted Peanut by Kilz has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Roasted Peanut from other brands?
The closest matches are Fortune Cookie by Behr (#DCB789), Dakota Wheat by Sherwin-Williams (#E1BD8E), Regency Cream by Dunn-Edwards (#E1BB87). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Roasted Peanut?
Roasted Peanut has an LRV of 51.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Roasted Peanut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.