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Winter Sage

#AA9D80

RGB 170, 157, 128 · HSL 41°, 20%, 58% · CMYK 0, 8, 25, 33

Winter Sage is #AA9D80 in HEX — rgb(170, 157, 128), hsl(41°, 20%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 25%, 33%).

Winter Sage pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 20%, 58%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AA9D80

RGB170, 157, 128

HSL41°, 20%, 58%

HSV41°, 25%, 67%

CMYK0, 8, 25, 33

Decimal11181440

CSS RGBrgb(170, 157, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 20%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Shiitake CSP-1040

ΔE 0.7 · #AB9E82

Hallman-Lindsay

Mohalla 351

ΔE 0.9 · #A79B7E

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 1 · #A99E80

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 1.4 · #A89D7E

Vista Paint

Mohalla C-350

ΔE 1.6 · #A59A7C

Sherwin-Williams

Fenland SW7544

ΔE 1.8 · #AC9D83

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 2.3 · #AB9C83

PPG

Stony Creek 1097-5

ΔE 2.3 · #AC9A7E

Behr

Exploring Khaki PPU8-6

ΔE 2.4 · #AA9A7A

Dulux

Buffhide S15C4

ΔE 2.6 · #A69C83

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 3.4 · #AAA388

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 4.3 · #A19D7C

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 4.5 · #9D947B

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 6.2 · #A1A189

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 9.8 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.5 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#AA9D80

#7E8CA9

Analogous

#A9867E

#AA9D80

#A1A97E

Triadic

#AA9D80

#7EA99C

#9C7EA9

Split-Complementary

#AA9D80

#7EA1A9

#867EA9

Tetradic

#AA9D80

#7EA986

#7E8CA9

#A97EA1

Monochromatic

#564D39

#847658

#AA9D80

#C8BFAC

#E7E3DA

Rectangle

#AA9D80

#8CA97E

#7E8CA9

#9C7EA9

Compound

#AA9D80

#A1A97E

#7E8CA9

#867EA9

Variations

Lighter

#BAB098

#CAC3B4

#DFDBD4

Darker

#8F7F5D

#63583F

#3A3324

Saturation

#9A968D

#A99C7E

#D4AB54

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AA9D80

#A69F81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA9D80

#9F9F84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA9D80

#AB999C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Winter Sage brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#BFA27B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA9D80

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACA79F

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.

#5E729D

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: #AA9D80;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA9D80;

CSS Variable

--color-winter-sage: #AA9D80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winter-sage': '#AA9D80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA9D80] text-[#AA9D80]

SCSS

$winter-sage: #AA9D80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA9D80?

#AA9D80 is Winter Sage, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AA9D80 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Winter Sage?

Winter Sage pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. 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 #AA9D80. In RGB it's 170, 157, 128, and in HSL it's 41°, 20%, 58%.

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