GREENS

Winter Sage

#A3A779

RGB 163, 167, 121 · HSL 65°, 21%, 56% · CMYK 2, 0, 28, 35

Winter Sage is #A3A779 in HEX — rgb(163, 167, 121), hsl(65°, 21%, 56%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 28%, 35%).

Winter Sage pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 21%, 56%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A3A779

RGB163, 167, 121

HSL65°, 21%, 56%

HSV65°, 28%, 65%

CMYK2, 0, 28, 35

Decimal10725241

CSS RGBrgb(163, 167, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 21%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winter Sage BNC-16

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Barefoot CSP-840

ΔE 2.2 · #9CA476

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

ΔE 2.2 · #A2A57B

Vista Paint

Mossy Log K-411

ΔE 2.3 · #A8A77B

PPG

Wright Green Olive FLLW620

ΔE 2.6 · #9DA073

Sherwin-Williams

Cucuzza Verde SW9038

ΔE 2.7 · #9BA373

Valspar

Brisk Olive 6002-4A

ΔE 3 · #A3A47B

Kilz

Rosemary Plant LG150-02

ΔE 4.8 · #A2A580

Dulux

New Bamboo S18D4

ΔE 5 · #ADAB84

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 5.4 · #9CAD7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Bamboo Forest 401

ΔE 5.4 · #B1A979

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 5.6 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 7 · #969873

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.8 · #9E9764

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 10.5 · #A99E80

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A3A779

#7B77A6

Analogous

#A69377

#A3A779

#8BA677

Triadic

#A3A779

#77A2A6

#A677A2

Split-Complementary

#A3A779

#778BA6

#9377A6

Tetradic

#A3A779

#77A693

#7B77A6

#A6778B

Monochromatic

#4E5034

#7B7F53

#A3A779

#C2C5A6

#E2E3D4

Rectangle

#A3A779

#77A67B

#7B77A6

#A677A2

Compound

#A3A779

#8BA677

#7B77A6

#9377A6

Variations

Lighter

#B5B892

#C6C8B0

#DDDED2

Darker

#878B59

#5E613C

#373923

Saturation

#959688

#A2A677

#C7D34B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3A779

#ABA27A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3A779

#A6A680

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3A779

#A6A1A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Winter Sage sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

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How it looks under different light

#BAAA76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3A779

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7AF9A

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#605B98

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: #A3A779;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3A779;

CSS Variable

--color-winter-sage: #A3A779;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winter-sage': '#A3A779' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3A779] text-[#A3A779]

SCSS

$winter-sage: #A3A779;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3A779?

#A3A779 is Winter Sage, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #A3A779 warm or cool?

Winter Sage reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Winter Sage?

Winter Sage works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Winter Sage?

Winter Sage pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Winter Sage?

You can download Winter Sage 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 Winter Sage?

The hex code is #A3A779. In RGB it's 163, 167, 121, and in HSL it's 65°, 21%, 56%.

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