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Sawtooth Aak

#EC956C

RGB 236, 149, 108 · HSL 19°, 77%, 67% · CMYK 0, 37, 54, 7

Sawtooth Aak is #EC956C in HEX — rgb(236, 149, 108), hsl(19°, 77%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 54%, 7%).

Sawtooth Aak pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 77%, 67%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#EC956C

RGB236, 149, 108

HSL19°, 77%, 67%

HSV19°, 54%, 93%

CMYK0, 37, 54, 7

Decimal15504748

CSS RGBrgb(236, 149, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 77%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

La Terra DE5172

ΔE 2.1 · #EA936E

Dulux

Gypsy S08G6

ΔE 2.4 · #E58F68

Valspar

Orange Pecan 2003-1B

ΔE 2.5 · #EF9A6D

Benjamin Moore

Flamingo 075

ΔE 3.2 · #E48F6A

Behr

Roasted Seeds M220-5

ΔE 4 · #E5966F

Vista Paint

Creamy Orange Blush C-1044

ΔE 5 · #FA9B78

Sherwin-Williams

Sunset SW6626

ΔE 5 · #E2946F

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin Hue 1024

ΔE 5.2 · #F6A379

PPG

Copper River 1196-5

ΔE 6 · #F7A270

Kilz

Spiced Orange LC130-01

ΔE 6.1 · #E0976B

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 7.3 · #E09673

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 7.4 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 10 · #D88950

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.4 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.4 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#EC956C

#6AC3EC

Analogous

#EC6A82

#EC956C

#ECD46A

Triadic

#EC956C

#6AEC93

#936AEC

Split-Complementary

#EC956C

#6AECD4

#6A82EC

Tetradic

#EC956C

#82EC6A

#6AC3EC

#D46AEC

Monochromatic

#A74416

#E36226

#EC956C

#F4C4AE

#FCEFE8

Rectangle

#EC956C

#C3EC6A

#6AC3EC

#936AEC

Compound

#EC956C

#ECD46A

#6AC3EC

#6A82EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0A988

#EEC0AB

#F1DCD2

Darker

#E86629

#AE410E

#672506

Saturation

#BEA497

#EC936A

#F59060

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EC956C

#C4B669

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC956C

#A8A872

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC956C

#EB929A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sawtooth Aak 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

#F09C6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC956C

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEA190

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#49ACD9

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: #EC956C;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC956C;

CSS Variable

--color-sawtooth-aak: #EC956C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sawtooth-aak': '#EC956C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC956C] text-[#EC956C]

SCSS

$sawtooth-aak: #EC956C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC956C?

#EC956C is Sawtooth Aak, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EC956C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sawtooth Aak?

Sawtooth Aak 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 Sawtooth Aak?

Sawtooth Aak 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 Sawtooth Aak?

You can download Sawtooth Aak 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 Sawtooth Aak?

The hex code is #EC956C. In RGB it's 236, 149, 108, and in HSL it's 19°, 77%, 67%.

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