ORANGES
Sandy Hook Gray
#AEA897
Reading steady, Sandy Hook Gray lands in the oranges family at HSL 44°, 12%, 64%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Sandy Hook Gray HC-108
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AEA897?
#AEA897 is Sandy Hook Gray, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #AEA897 warm or cool?
Sandy Hook Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Sandy Hook Gray?
Sandy Hook Gray works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Sandy Hook Gray?
Sandy Hook Gray 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 Sandy Hook Gray?
You can download Sandy Hook Gray 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 RGB value of #AEA897?
#AEA897 converts to RGB 174, 168, 151.