The idea of transferring the Blue Tang coloration to the skin for Sawed-Off came about because of the attractiveness and recognizability of this fish. Designers often look to nature, art and pop culture for inspiration when creating weapon skins. Blue Tang's bright and contrasting colors made it an ideal candidate for creating a unique and memorable skin.

Not the least role in the creation of this skin was played by the cartoon Finding Nemo, where one of the main characters, the fish Dory, is a representative of this species. Thanks to the cartoon Blue Tang became recognizable among a wide audience, which added additional appeal to the idea of using its coloration for skin creation.