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Golden Sage

#AD9C74

RGB 173, 156, 116 · HSL 42°, 26%, 57% · CMYK 0, 10, 33, 32

Golden Sage is #AD9C74 in HEX — rgb(173, 156, 116), hsl(42°, 26%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 33%, 32%).

Golden Sage pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 26%, 57%. 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#AD9C74

RGB173, 156, 116

HSL42°, 26%, 57%

HSV42°, 33%, 68%

CMYK0, 10, 33, 32

Decimal11377780

CSS RGBrgb(173, 156, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 26%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Golden Sage QE-36

Exact match

PPG

Toasted Sesame 1099-5

ΔE 1.8 · #AF9A73

Dunn-Edwards

Paper Sack DE6173

ΔE 2.4 · #B4A07A

Vista Paint

Vintage Gold C-281

ΔE 2.9 · #B59E75

Valspar

Gold Infusion 6007-4A

ΔE 3 · #A89E75

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Season 297

ΔE 3.1 · #B19971

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 3.2 · #B3A479

Dulux

Sedia S16C4

ΔE 3.7 · #B0A47E

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 3.8 · #B3A477

Benjamin Moore

Trench CSP-1020

ΔE 3.9 · #B6A07D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 5.7 · #A89D7E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.4 · #978A65

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.4 · #BA9873

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.7 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 11.2 · #BCB596

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

#AD9C74

#7586AE

Analogous

#AE8075

#AD9C74

#A2AE75

Triadic

#AD9C74

#75AE9D

#9D75AE

Split-Complementary

#AD9C74

#75A2AE

#8075AE

Tetradic

#AD9C74

#75AE80

#7586AE

#AE75A2

Monochromatic

#574C33

#87764F

#AD9C74

#CABFA5

#E6E1D5

Rectangle

#AD9C74

#86AE75

#7586AE

#9D75AE

Compound

#AD9C74

#A2AE75

#7586AE

#8075AE

Variations

Lighter

#BEB090

#CCC3AF

#E0DBD2

Darker

#948155

#675939

#3C3421

Saturation

#9A9589

#AE9D75

#D6AD4C

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

2.70:1

Fail

vs Black

7.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AD9C74

#A89F74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD9C74

#9F9F7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD9C74

#AF979B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden 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

#C1A272

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD9C74

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA796

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#5D6F9A

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: #AD9C74;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD9C74;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-sage: #AD9C74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-sage': '#AD9C74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD9C74] text-[#AD9C74]

SCSS

$golden-sage: #AD9C74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9C74?

#AD9C74 is Golden Sage, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AD9C74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Sage?

Golden Sage works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Golden Sage?

Golden 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 Golden Sage?

You can download Golden 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 Golden Sage?

The hex code is #AD9C74. In RGB it's 173, 156, 116, and in HSL it's 42°, 26%, 57%.

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