Jalapeño
Jalapeño is a genuinely dark Orange from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#B1533C
LRV
15.91
Jalapeño's Color Strip
Jalapeño is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Robust Orange and Brick Paver. The strip spans from Peach Blossom at the lightest end to Brick Paver at the deepest. Strip 119 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Jalapeño in Real Rooms
Jalapeño has a low LRV of 15.91 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, dining room, living room, house, kitchen, front door, patio, home office and mudroom.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Jalapeño holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Jalapeño — minimalist bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Jalapeño rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
A traditional bedroom painted in Jalapeño
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Jalapeño provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Jalapeño paint in a boho dining room
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Jalapeño creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
A elegant living room painted in Jalapeño
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1 House Photo
Jalapeño is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Jalapeño color — traditional house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Jalapeño can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Jalapeño — earthy kitchen
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1 Front Door Photo
Using Jalapeño for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
traditional front door featuring Jalapeño by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Jalapeño is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
coastal patio featuring Jalapeño by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Jalapeño in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
Sherwin-Williams Jalapeño in a mid century home office
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1 Mudroom Photo
Jalapeño in the mudroom earns its keep. It's a color that can handle the traffic — grounding enough to hide the daily chaos, and intentional enough to make the transition from outside feel considered and high-end.
Jalapeño paint in a traditional mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 16, Nearly Peach is decisively the brighter choice.
Natural Linen reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 16), opening up a space where Jalapeño encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 75 vs 16, Nearly Peach is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 16 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 16 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 18 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
