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Match Strike

#FFAA44

RGB 255, 170, 68 · HSL 33°, 100%, 63% · CMYK 0, 33, 73, 0

Match Strike is #FFAA44 in HEX — rgb(255, 170, 68), hsl(33°, 100%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 73%, 0%).

Match Strike pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 100%, 63%. 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#FFAA44

RGB255, 170, 68

HSL33°, 100%, 63%

HSV33°, 73%, 100%

CMYK0, 33, 73, 0

Decimal16755268

CSS RGBrgb(255, 170, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 100%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Squash 290B-6

ΔE 2.9 · #F7A33A

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 4.3 · #FEB14B

Valspar

Monarch Wing 2008-1A

ΔE 4.4 · #F99F3B

Benjamin Moore

Mango 154

ΔE 5.1 · #FFA94F

Vista Paint

Tangelo Anna K-577

ΔE 5.3 · #FFA348

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Marmalade DE5222

ΔE 5.3 · #FFAE52

Dulux

Five Star S11H7

ΔE 5.4 · #FFA44A

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 5.8 · #F4A045

Hallman-Lindsay

Pieces Of Eight 962

ΔE 6.6 · #FFAF38

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 8.1 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 8.4 · #FFB953

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 8.5 · #ED9B44

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 9.6 · #F59724

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 11 · #EFAE52

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 11 · #FF963A

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#FFAA44

#4297FF

Analogous

#FF4C42

#FFAA44

#F6FF42

Triadic

#FFAA44

#42FFAA

#AA42FF

Split-Complementary

#FFAA44

#42F6FF

#4C42FF

Tetradic

#FFAA44

#42FF4C

#4297FF

#FF42F6

Monochromatic

#A85D00

#F58700

#FFAA44

#FFCD8F

#FFEFDB

Rectangle

#FFAA44

#97FF42

#4297FF

#AA42FF

Compound

#FFAA44

#F6FF42

#4297FF

#4C42FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFBB68

#F7CB96

#F5E0C7

Darker

#FF8D02

#B16100

#673900

Saturation

#BDA384

#FFAA42

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAA44

#DBC73F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAA44

#BCBC5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAA44

#FFA2AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Match Strike 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

#FFAC4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAA44

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB172

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#2A7FE7

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: #FFAA44;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAA44;

CSS Variable

--color-match-strike: #FFAA44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'match-strike': '#FFAA44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAA44] text-[#FFAA44]

SCSS

$match-strike: #FFAA44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAA44?

#FFAA44 is Match Strike, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAA44 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Match Strike?

Match Strike 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 Match Strike?

Match Strike 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 Match Strike?

You can download Match Strike 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 Match Strike?

The hex code is #FFAA44. In RGB it's 255, 170, 68, and in HSL it's 33°, 100%, 63%.

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