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Sawshark

#AA7766

RGB 170, 119, 102 · HSL 15°, 29%, 53% · CMYK 0, 30, 40, 33

Sawshark is #AA7766 in HEX — rgb(170, 119, 102), hsl(15°, 29%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 40%, 33%).

Sawshark pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 29%, 53%. 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#AA7766

RGB170, 119, 102

HSL15°, 29%, 53%

HSV15°, 40%, 67%

CMYK0, 30, 40, 33

Decimal11171686

CSS RGBrgb(170, 119, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 29%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sienna MQ1-60

ΔE 1.4 · #A67464

Benjamin Moore

Drenched 1182

ΔE 2.3 · #A77869

Dulux

Tan Wagon S09F6

ΔE 3.5 · #A3735D

Dunn-Edwards

Brick Fence DE6089

ΔE 3.6 · #B38070

Valspar

Pajarito Red 2001-7B

ΔE 3.9 · #AA7267

Vista Paint

Point Sienna K-1098

ΔE 4.5 · #A46C5D

PPG

Amaretto 1066-6

ΔE 4.7 · #AB6F60

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 5.2 · #A57D69

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 5.6 · #9C6E63

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 6 · #A97069

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.4 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.3 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 15 · #A16941

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 15.2 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 16.5 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#AA7766

#6499AA

Analogous

#AA6476

#AA7766

#AA9964

Triadic

#AA7766

#64AA76

#7664AA

Split-Complementary

#AA7766

#64AA99

#6476AA

Tetradic

#AA7766

#76AA64

#6499AA

#9964AA

Monochromatic

#4C322A

#7D5345

#AA7766

#C5A296

#E0CDC7

Rectangle

#AA7766

#99AA64

#6499AA

#7664AA

Compound

#AA7766

#AA9964

#6499AA

#6476AA

Variations

Lighter

#BB9183

#C9AEA5

#DED1CD

Darker

#8D5C4B

#623E33

#3A241D

Saturation

#92827D

#AA7664

#D4603A

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

3.79:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.54:1

Deuteranopia

#AA7766

#928A65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA7766

#828268

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA7766

#AA767A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sawshark 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

#BF8668

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA7766

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC8B8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#568190

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #AA7766;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA7766;

CSS Variable

--color-sawshark: #AA7766;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sawshark': '#AA7766' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA7766] text-[#AA7766]

SCSS

$sawshark: #AA7766;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA7766?

#AA7766 is Sawshark, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AA7766 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sawshark?

Sawshark 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 Sawshark?

Sawshark 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 Sawshark?

You can download Sawshark 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 Sawshark?

The hex code is #AA7766. In RGB it's 170, 119, 102, and in HSL it's 15°, 29%, 53%.

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