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Scarecrow

#AA8F6A

RGB 170, 143, 106 · HSL 35°, 27%, 54% · CMYK 0, 16, 38, 33

Scarecrow is #AA8F6A in HEX — rgb(170, 143, 106), hsl(35°, 27%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 38%, 33%).

Scarecrow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 27%, 54%. 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#AA8F6A

RGB170, 143, 106

HSL35°, 27%, 54%

HSV35°, 38%, 67%

CMYK0, 16, 38, 33

Decimal11177834

CSS RGBrgb(170, 143, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 27%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Norwester CC-332

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Tan Hide 261

ΔE 1.6 · #AF926D

Dunn-Edwards

Rocky Ridge DE6145

ΔE 1.7 · #A88B66

Vista Paint

Gold Taffeta C-275

ΔE 1.9 · #A48C67

PPG

Coffee With Cream 1086-6

ΔE 2.4 · #A68966

Sherwin-Williams

Burlap SW6137

ΔE 2.8 · #AC9571

Valspar

Caramel Gold 3006-7B

ΔE 2.8 · #B1956D

Behr

Baguette MQ2-15

ΔE 3.4 · #B3916B

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 4.1 · #AC9468

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.1 · #B29B79

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 5.9 · #AF8D72

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 6.9 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 9.1 · #A89D7E

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 10.6 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 11.6 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#AA8F6A

#6A84A9

Analogous

#A96F6A

#AA8F6A

#A4A96A

Triadic

#AA8F6A

#6AA98F

#8F6AA9

Split-Complementary

#AA8F6A

#6AA4A9

#6F6AA9

Tetradic

#AA8F6A

#6AA96F

#6A84A9

#A96AA4

Monochromatic

#4E402D

#7E6849

#AA8F6A

#C5B49B

#E1D8CB

Rectangle

#AA8F6A

#84A96A

#6A84A9

#8F6AA9

Compound

#AA8F6A

#A4A96A

#6A84A9

#6F6AA9

Variations

Lighter

#BAA588

#C9BBA8

#DED7CE

Darker

#8D734F

#624F35

#3A2E1E

Saturation

#938B80

#A98F6A

#D4963F

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

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.85:1

Deuteranopia

#AA8F6A

#9F966A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA8F6A

#949470

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA8F6A

#AB8B8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Scarecrow 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

#BF986B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA8F6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC9D8F

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.

#587092

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: #AA8F6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA8F6A;

CSS Variable

--color-scarecrow: #AA8F6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scarecrow': '#AA8F6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA8F6A] text-[#AA8F6A]

SCSS

$scarecrow: #AA8F6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8F6A?

#AA8F6A is Scarecrow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AA8F6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scarecrow?

Scarecrow 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 Scarecrow?

Scarecrow 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 Scarecrow?

You can download Scarecrow 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 Scarecrow?

The hex code is #AA8F6A. In RGB it's 170, 143, 106, and in HSL it's 35°, 27%, 54%.

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