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San Antonio Sage

#A69474

RGB 166, 148, 116 · HSL 38°, 22%, 55% · CMYK 0, 11, 30, 35

San Antonio Sage is #A69474 in HEX — rgb(166, 148, 116), hsl(38°, 22%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 30%, 35%).

San Antonio Sage pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 22%, 55%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A69474

RGB166, 148, 116

HSL38°, 22%, 55%

HSV38°, 30%, 65%

CMYK0, 11, 30, 35

Decimal10916980

CSS RGBrgb(166, 148, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 22%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

San Antonio Sage SW7731

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Bridge DE6194

ΔE 1.3 · #A29171

PPG

Gristmill 1026-5

ΔE 1.8 · #A29371

Behr

Exploring Khaki PPU8-6

ΔE 2.3 · #AA9A7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Britches historic-britches

ΔE 2.5 · #A09073

Valspar

Caraway Shield 6008-4B

ΔE 2.6 · #A2936F

Benjamin Moore

At 1518

ΔE 2.7 · #A39776

Vista Paint

Highland Grass K-970

ΔE 2.7 · #A19276

Dulux

Stonecrop S14D5

ΔE 3.1 · #A08C6E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 3.8 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 4.3 · #A89D7E

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 5.3 · #A08B73

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 5.6 · #978A65

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.1 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.2 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#A69474

#7386A5

Analogous

#A57A73

#A69474

#9FA573

Triadic

#A69474

#73A593

#9373A5

Split-Complementary

#A69474

#739FA5

#7A73A5

Tetradic

#A69474

#73A57A

#7386A5

#A5739F

Monochromatic

#4E4332

#7C6C50

#A69474

#C3B7A2

#E1DBD0

Rectangle

#A69474

#86A573

#7386A5

#9373A5

Compound

#A69474

#9FA573

#7386A5

#7A73A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7A98F

#C7BEAD

#DDD8D1

Darker

#8A7756

#60523A

#383022

Saturation

#948E85

#A59373

#D29F46

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A69474

#A09874

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A69474

#979779

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A69474

#A79094

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

San Antonio Sage 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

#BC9C72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A69474

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9A196

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#596F95

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: #A69474;

CSS — background

background-color: #A69474;

CSS Variable

--color-san-antonio-sage: #A69474;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'san-antonio-sage': '#A69474' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A69474] text-[#A69474]

SCSS

$san-antonio-sage: #A69474;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A69474?

#A69474 is San Antonio Sage, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A69474 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with San Antonio Sage?

San Antonio Sage 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 San Antonio Sage?

San Antonio Sage 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 San Antonio Sage?

You can download San Antonio 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 San Antonio Sage?

The hex code is #A69474. In RGB it's 166, 148, 116, and in HSL it's 38°, 22%, 55%.

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