BROWNS

Nuclear Fallout

#AA9900

RGB 170, 153, 0 · HSL 54°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 0, 10, 100, 33

Nuclear Fallout is #AA9900 in HEX — rgb(170, 153, 0), hsl(54°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 100%, 33%).

Nuclear Fallout pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 54°, 100%, 33%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#AA9900

RGB170, 153, 0

HSL54°, 100%, 33%

HSV54°, 100%, 67%

CMYK0, 10, 100, 33

Decimal11180288

CSS RGBrgb(170, 153, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 4.9 · #9D9101

Dunn-Edwards

Pickle Juice DE5468

ΔE 6.6 · #BBA528

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 7.7 · #B8A02A

Behr

Venetian Gold 370D-7

ΔE 7.8 · #A9921B

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 8.1 · #AC9825

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 10.1 · #BAA736

Benjamin Moore

Chartreuse 2024-10

ΔE 13.2 · #C2B501

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 13.5 · #CEAB3B

Dulux

Enigma S18G9 · SB8A9

ΔE 14.1 · #BEBC35

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 15.4 · #CEA02F

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 19.3 · #DBB651

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 20.2 · #929437

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 20.4 · #C9B156

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 23.6 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 24.4 · #FAD140

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AA9900

#0011A8

Analogous

#A84300

#AA9900

#65A800

Triadic

#AA9900

#00A897

#9700A8

Split-Complementary

#AA9900

#0065A8

#4300A8

Tetradic

#AA9900

#00A843

#0011A8

#A80065

Monochromatic

#1A1700

#5C5300

#AA9900

#F5DC00

#FFEC42

Rectangle

#AA9900

#11A800

#0011A8

#9700A8

Compound

#AA9900

#65A800

#0011A8

#4300A8

Variations

Lighter

#EDD500

#F0DE41

#EDE599

Darker

#877900

#5D5300

#363000

Saturation

#6D683B

#A89700

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AA9900

#AA9905

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA9900

#9C9C39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA9900

#AE8E96

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Nuclear Fallout grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#BF9F1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA9900

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACA43F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#0E1A81

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: #AA9900;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA9900;

CSS Variable

--color-nuclear-fallout: #AA9900;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nuclear-fallout': '#AA9900' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA9900] text-[#AA9900]

SCSS

$nuclear-fallout: #AA9900;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA9900?

#AA9900 is Nuclear Fallout, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #AA9900 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nuclear Fallout?

Nuclear Fallout works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Nuclear Fallout?

Nuclear Fallout pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Nuclear Fallout?

You can download Nuclear Fallout 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 Nuclear Fallout?

The hex code is #AA9900. In RGB it's 170, 153, 0, and in HSL it's 54°, 100%, 33%.

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