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Aviator

#7D6049

RGB 125, 96, 73 · HSL 27°, 26%, 39% · CMYK 0, 23, 42, 51

Aviator is #7D6049 in HEX — rgb(125, 96, 73), hsl(27°, 26%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 42%, 51%).

Aviator pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 26%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#7D6049

RGB125, 96, 73

HSL27°, 26%, 39%

HSV27°, 42%, 49%

CMYK0, 23, 42, 51

Decimal8216649

CSS RGBrgb(125, 96, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 26%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Brown SW2806

ΔE 0.7 · #7F614A

Behr

Sassafras Tea HDC-CL-13

ΔE 1.4 · #7D614C

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 2.2 · #7F5E46

Vista Paint

Latte Please K-1016

ΔE 2.9 · #775B41

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 2.9 · #7C644E

PPG

Fig Branches 1085-7

ΔE 3.1 · #7A634D

Dulux

Nomad S10D7

ΔE 3.1 · #83624F

Valspar

Mona's Mane 3002-9A

ΔE 3.1 · #836652

Benjamin Moore

Plymouth HC-73

ΔE 3.2 · #80674F

Hallman-Lindsay

Hickory Nut historic-hickory-nut

ΔE 3.2 · #78614C

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 3.3 · #755C48

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 8.4 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 8.6 · #726454

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 9.1 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA162 162

ΔE 10.8 · #7F6F63

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#7D6049

#4A667D

Analogous

#7D4A4C

#7D6049

#7D7B4A

Triadic

#7D6049

#4A7D61

#614A7D

Split-Complementary

#7D6049

#4A7D7B

#4A4C7D

Tetradic

#7D6049

#4C7D4A

#4A667D

#7B4A7D

Monochromatic

#1D1611

#4D3C2D

#7D6049

#A8876B

#C5AE9B

Rectangle

#7D6049

#667D4A

#4A667D

#614A7D

Compound

#7D6049

#7D7B4A

#4A667D

#4A4C7D

Variations

Lighter

#A37F62

#B6A08D

#D2C8BF

Darker

#654D3A

#463527

#291F16

Saturation

#6B635C

#7D614A

#A25D25

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.77:1

vs Black

3.64:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7D6049

#706949

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D6049

#66664C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D6049

#7D5D61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Aviator reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#9D7552

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#7D6049

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#8A7A76

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3F576A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #7D6049;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D6049;

CSS Variable

--color-aviator: #7D6049;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aviator': '#7D6049' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D6049] text-[#7D6049]

SCSS

$aviator: #7D6049;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D6049?

#7D6049 is Aviator, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7D6049 warm or cool?

Aviator reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aviator?

Aviator works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Aviator?

Aviator pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Aviator?

You can download Aviator on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Aviator?

The hex code is #7D6049. In RGB it's 125, 96, 73, and in HSL it's 27°, 26%, 39%.

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