REDS

Saveloy

#AA2200

RGB 170, 34, 0 · HSL 12°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 0, 80, 100, 33

Saveloy is #AA2200 in HEX — rgb(170, 34, 0), hsl(12°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 100%, 33%).

Saveloy pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 100%, 33%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#AA2200
RGB170, 34, 0
HSL12°, 100%, 33%
HSV12°, 100%, 67%
CMYK0, 80, 100, 33
Decimal11149824
CSS RGBrgb(170, 34, 0)
CSS HSLhsl(12, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 8.9 · #BD2E1E

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 9.5 · #A12312

Dulux

Orange Pounce SB7D7

ΔE 11.6 · #CF3D24

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 13.2 · #B53B26

Benjamin Moore

Redstone 2009-10

ΔE 14.2 · #D43C2C

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 14.5 · #C4342D

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 16.3 · #D7552A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 16.4 · #B8352E

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 16.7 · #CE4E35

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 18.1 · #D0252F

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 18.5 · #DA5838

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 19.9 · #C9543A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 21.1 · #B83236

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 21.2 · #D24B42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.3 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 24.6 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AA2200
#0087A8

Analogous

#A80032
#AA2200
#A87600

Triadic

#AA2200
#00A822
#2200A8

Split-Complementary

#AA2200
#00A876
#0032A8

Tetradic

#AA2200
#32A800
#0087A8
#7600A8

Monochromatic

#1A0500
#5C1200
#AA2200
#F53100
#FF6842

Rectangle

#AA2200
#87A800
#0087A8
#2200A8

Compound

#AA2200
#A87600
#0087A8
#0032A8

Variations

Lighter

#ED2F00
#F06441
#EDAA99

Darker

#871B00
#5D1300
#360B00

Saturation

#6D453B
#A82200
#A82200

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

7.15:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#AA2200
#776B00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA2200
#515107

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA2200
#A82837

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Saveloy carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality
PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring
energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#BF461B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA2200

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC4B3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#0E6A81

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

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: #AA2200;
CSS — background 
background-color: #AA2200;
CSS Variable 
--color-saveloy: #AA2200;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'saveloy': '#AA2200' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#AA2200] text-[#AA2200]
SCSS 
$saveloy: #AA2200;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA2200?

#AA2200 is Saveloy, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA2200 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Saveloy?

Saveloy works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Saveloy?

Saveloy pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Saveloy?

You can download Saveloy 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 Saveloy?

The hex code is #AA2200. In RGB it's 170, 34, 0, and in HSL it's 12°, 100%, 33%.

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