ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spoonful of Sugar (041) is a deep red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 21. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) and Farrow & Ball Loggia (No.232). For trim, try Pink Swirl (2171-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 20.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B26B58 |
| RGB | 178, 107, 88 |
| HSL | 13°, 37%, 52% |
About Spoonful of Sugar
Spoonful of Sugar (041) is a deep, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 21, Spoonful of Sugar absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spoonful of Sugar's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. It's very close to Red Point Sand (CC-128); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Spoonful of Sugar changes with the light
Spoonful of Sugar has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Spoonful of Sugar's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Spoonful of Sugar will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Spoonful of Sugar can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Spoonful of Sugar will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Spoonful of Sugar in real homes
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Spoonful of Sugar equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Coral Clay (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Book Room Red (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 15.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spoonful of Sugar questions
What undertone does Spoonful of Sugar have?
Spoonful of Sugar has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spoonful of Sugar's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Spoonful of Sugar a light or dark color?
Spoonful of Sugar has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Spoonful of Sugar absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Spoonful of Sugar in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay SW 7701 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Loggia No.232 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 6.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spoonful of Sugar?
Try Pink Swirl (2171-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spoonful of Sugar's undertone.
Where does Spoonful of Sugar work best?
Spoonful of Sugar works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 21, Spoonful of Sugar absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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