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Falafel

#AA7711

RGB 170, 119, 17 · HSL 40°, 82%, 37% · CMYK 0, 30, 90, 33

Falafel is #AA7711 in HEX — rgb(170, 119, 17), hsl(40°, 82%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 90%, 33%).

Falafel pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 82%, 37%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AA7711

RGB170, 119, 17

HSL40°, 82%, 37%

HSV40°, 90%, 67%

CMYK0, 30, 90, 33

Decimal11171601

CSS RGBrgb(170, 119, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 82%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Honeysuckle Blast S-H-330

ΔE 2.1 · #AE7A1B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 3.3 · #AF7C20

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 7.3 · #BB852F

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 8.9 · #A98307

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 9.4 · #C48919

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 9.5 · #BF8D35

Dulux

Arnica S14G9

ΔE 9.6 · #BF8A37

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 9.6 · #B97D31

Vista Paint

Yellow Warning C-927

ΔE 10 · #C39035

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 10.1 · #C69035

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 10.4 · #C68736

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2154-10

ΔE 10.6 · #C68F39

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 11.3 · #BB8D3B

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 14.3 · #B88541

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 18.6 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.6 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#AA7711

#1145AC

Analogous

#AC2B11

#AA7711

#92AC11

Triadic

#AA7711

#11AC78

#7811AC

Split-Complementary

#AA7711

#1192AC

#2B11AC

Tetradic

#AA7711

#11AC2B

#1145AC

#AC1192

Monochromatic

#201703

#66470A

#AA7711

#E9A620

#F0C266

Rectangle

#AA7711

#45AC11

#1145AC

#7811AC

Compound

#AA7711

#92AC11

#1145AC

#2B11AC

Variations

Lighter

#E6A117

#E2B55B

#E7D2A6

Darker

#8C610A

#634305

#3B2802

Saturation

#766647

#AC7811

#B47B08

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.92:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.36:1

Deuteranopia

#AA7711

#96870A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA7711

#82822F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA7711

#AB6F78

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Falafel brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#BF8628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA7711

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC8B4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#183E88

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: #AA7711;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA7711;

CSS Variable

--color-falafel: #AA7711;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'falafel': '#AA7711' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA7711] text-[#AA7711]

SCSS

$falafel: #AA7711;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA7711?

#AA7711 is Falafel, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AA7711 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Falafel?

Falafel works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Falafel?

Falafel pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Falafel?

You can download Falafel 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 Falafel?

The hex code is #AA7711. In RGB it's 170, 119, 17, and in HSL it's 40°, 82%, 37%.

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