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Pepperoni

#AA4400

RGB 170, 68, 0 · HSL 24°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 0, 60, 100, 33

Pepperoni is #AA4400 in HEX — rgb(170, 68, 0), hsl(24°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 100%, 33%).

Pepperoni pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 100%, 33%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#AA4400

RGB170, 68, 0

HSL24°, 100%, 33%

HSV24°, 100%, 67%

CMYK0, 60, 100, 33

Decimal11158528

CSS RGBrgb(170, 68, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caramelized Orange 250D-7

ΔE 5.1 · #B24A16

Dulux

Bright Delight S08G9

ΔE 11.4 · #CC5426

Sherwin-Williams

Raucous Orange SW6883

ΔE 13.3 · #C35530

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 13.4 · #C35831

Benjamin Moore

Racing 2169-10

ΔE 14 · #CD5B33

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 14.8 · #C75433

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 14.9 · #CC6735

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 15.5 · #CF6837

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 16.1 · #B53B26

PPG

Sesame Crunch 1198-7

ΔE 17 · #C26A35

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17.7 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 18 · #DA5838

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 18.1 · #E66C35

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 18.5 · #BA5B3A

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 19.6 · #C27136

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 22.4 · #DF5E47

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

#AA4400

#0065A8

Analogous

#A80011

#AA4400

#A89700

Triadic

#AA4400

#00A843

#4300A8

Split-Complementary

#AA4400

#00A897

#0011A8

Tetradic

#AA4400

#11A800

#0065A8

#9700A8

Monochromatic

#1A0A00

#5C2500

#AA4400

#F56200

#FF8E42

Rectangle

#AA4400

#65A800

#0065A8

#4300A8

Compound

#AA4400

#A89700

#0065A8

#0011A8

Variations

Lighter

#ED5F00

#F08741

#EDBB99

Darker

#873600

#5D2500

#361600

Saturation

#6D4F3B

#A84300

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

5.94:1

vs Black

3.54:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA4400

#807200

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA4400

#606015

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA4400

#A9434D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pepperoni 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

#BF601B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA4400

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC653F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#0E5381

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: #AA4400;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA4400;

CSS Variable

--color-pepperoni: #AA4400;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pepperoni': '#AA4400' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA4400] text-[#AA4400]

SCSS

$pepperoni: #AA4400;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA4400?

#AA4400 is Pepperoni, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AA4400 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pepperoni?

Pepperoni 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 Pepperoni?

Pepperoni 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 Pepperoni?

You can download Pepperoni 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 Pepperoni?

The hex code is #AA4400. In RGB it's 170, 68, 0, and in HSL it's 24°, 100%, 33%.

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