GREENS

Sparrow Song

#ACB17E

RGB 172, 177, 126 · HSL 66°, 25%, 59% · CMYK 3, 0, 29, 31

Sparrow Song is #ACB17E in HEX — rgb(172, 177, 126), hsl(66°, 25%, 59%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 29%, 31%).

Sparrow Song pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 25%, 59%. 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#ACB17E

RGB172, 177, 126

HSL66°, 25%, 59%

HSV66°, 29%, 69%

CMYK3, 0, 29, 31

Decimal11317630

CSS RGBrgb(172, 177, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 25%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sparrow Song 11-13

Exact match

Valspar

Brush Meadow 6004-6A

ΔE 2.5 · #A9B37D

Dunn-Edwards

Stuffed Olive DE5529

ΔE 3.1 · #ADAC7C

Sherwin-Williams

Ryegrass SW6423

ΔE 3.2 · #AEAC7A

Behr

Lima Green PPU10-7

ΔE 3.4 · #B1B688

Vista Paint

Spring Ahead K-362

ΔE 3.9 · #A9B57D

Kilz

Vintage Green TB-89

ΔE 4.7 · #BAB583

Benjamin Moore

Grasslands 502 · CC-590

ΔE 5 · #B0B389

Dulux

Artichoke S19E4

ΔE 5.4 · #B1BE88

Hallman-Lindsay

Bamboo Forest 401

ΔE 5.8 · #B1A979

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 6 · #9CAD7F

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 7.6 · #BEBD7F

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 8.2 · #C1B98F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 8.4 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 10.8 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#ACB17E

#827CB1

Analogous

#B19C7C

#ACB17E

#91B17C

Triadic

#ACB17E

#7CABB1

#B17CAB

Split-Complementary

#ACB17E

#7C91B1

#9C7CB1

Tetradic

#ACB17E

#7CB19C

#827CB1

#B17C91

Monochromatic

#595C37

#878C54

#ACB17E

#CACDAC

#E9EADC

Rectangle

#ACB17E

#7CB182

#827CB1

#B17CAB

Compound

#ACB17E

#91B17C

#827CB1

#9C7CB1

Variations

Lighter

#BCC096

#CBCEB3

#E0E1D4

Darker

#929859

#656A3C

#3B3E22

Saturation

#9D9E8F

#ABB17C

#CBD855

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACB17E

#B5AB7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACB17E

#B0B086

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACB17E

#B0AAAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sparrow Song 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

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#C0B17A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACB17E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEB69E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6660A0

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: #ACB17E;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACB17E;

CSS Variable

--color-sparrow-song: #ACB17E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sparrow-song': '#ACB17E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACB17E] text-[#ACB17E]

SCSS

$sparrow-song: #ACB17E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACB17E?

#ACB17E is Sparrow Song, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #ACB17E warm or cool?

Sparrow Song reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sparrow Song?

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

What colors pair well with Sparrow Song?

Sparrow Song 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 Sparrow Song?

You can download Sparrow Song 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 Sparrow Song?

The hex code is #ACB17E. In RGB it's 172, 177, 126, and in HSL it's 66°, 25%, 59%.

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