ORANGES

Exploring Khaki

#AA9A7A

RGB 170, 154, 122 · HSL 40°, 22%, 57% · CMYK 0, 9, 28, 33

Exploring Khaki is #AA9A7A in HEX — rgb(170, 154, 122), hsl(40°, 22%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 28%, 33%).

Exploring Khaki pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 22%, 57%. 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#AA9A7A

RGB170, 154, 122

HSL40°, 22%, 57%

HSV40°, 28%, 67%

CMYK0, 9, 28, 33

Decimal11180666

CSS RGBrgb(170, 154, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 22%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exploring Khaki PPU8-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Northampton HC-89

ΔE 1.1 · #AD9D7D

PPG

Bear Hug 1101-5

ΔE 1.9 · #AC9877

Sherwin-Williams

Dried Edamame SW9122

ΔE 2.3 · #B19F80

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 2.4 · #A89D7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Mohalla 351

ΔE 2.4 · #A79B7E

Vista Paint

Mohalla C-350

ΔE 2.5 · #A59A7C

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 2.7 · #A99E80

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Bridge DE6194

ΔE 3.4 · #A29171

Valspar

Caraway Shield 6008-4B

ΔE 3.7 · #A2936F

Dulux

Gnu Tan S14D4

ΔE 3.8 · #B09E84

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 5.1 · #A19D7C

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 5.6 · #9D947B

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 7.7 · #B6A38F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.6 · #BA9873

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8.9 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#AA9A7A

#7989A9

Analogous

#A98179

#AA9A7A

#A1A979

Triadic

#AA9A7A

#79A999

#9979A9

Split-Complementary

#AA9A7A

#79A1A9

#8179A9

Tetradic

#AA9A7A

#79A981

#7989A9

#A979A1

Monochromatic

#544A36

#837354

#AA9A7A

#C7BDA8

#E5E0D7

Rectangle

#AA9A7A

#89A979

#7989A9

#9979A9

Compound

#AA9A7A

#A1A979

#7989A9

#8179A9

Variations

Lighter

#BBAE94

#CAC1B1

#DFDBD3

Darker

#8F7D59

#63563D

#3A3223

Saturation

#99948A

#A99979

#D4A84E

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AA9A7A

#A59D7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA9A7A

#9D9D7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA9A7A

#AC9699

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Exploring Khaki 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

#BFA077

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA9A7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACA59B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#5D719A

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: #AA9A7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA9A7A;

CSS Variable

--color-exploring-khaki: #AA9A7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exploring-khaki': '#AA9A7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA9A7A] text-[#AA9A7A]

SCSS

$exploring-khaki: #AA9A7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA9A7A?

#AA9A7A is Exploring Khaki, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AA9A7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exploring Khaki?

Exploring Khaki 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 Exploring Khaki?

Exploring Khaki 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 Exploring Khaki?

You can download Exploring Khaki 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 Exploring Khaki?

The hex code is #AA9A7A. In RGB it's 170, 154, 122, and in HSL it's 40°, 22%, 57%.

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