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Sage Wisdom

#AFAD96

RGB 175, 173, 150 · HSL 55°, 14%, 64% · CMYK 0, 1, 14, 31

Sage Wisdom is #AFAD96 in HEX — rgb(175, 173, 150), hsl(55°, 14%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 14%, 31%).

Sage Wisdom pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 14%, 64%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AFAD96

RGB175, 173, 150

HSL55°, 14%, 64%

HSV55°, 14%, 69%

CMYK0, 1, 14, 31

Decimal11513238

CSS RGBrgb(175, 173, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 14%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Photo Gray 1029-4

ΔE 0.4 · #AEAD96

Benjamin Moore

Nantucket HC-111

ΔE 1 · #B0AC94

Dulux

Reed Bed S17B3

ΔE 1 · #B0AC96

Sherwin-Williams

Clary Sage SW6178

ΔE 1.3 · #ACAD97

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 1.8 · #B5B19A

Behr

Sage Wisdom MQ6-27

ΔE 2.1 · #ACA995

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Shade 372

ΔE 2.5 · #ADA791

Vista Paint

Historic Shade C-371

ΔE 2.7 · #ABA68F

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 2.9 · #ACAC90

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 3 · #A7A58F

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 3.2 · #B3AB98

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 3.3 · #B0A790

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.9 · #AAA593

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 7.1 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#AFAD96

#9698B0

Analogous

#B0A196

#AFAD96

#A5B096

Triadic

#AFAD96

#96B0AE

#AE96B0

Split-Complementary

#AFAD96

#96A5B0

#A196B0

Tetradic

#AFAD96

#96B0A1

#9698B0

#B096A5

Monochromatic

#63614B

#8E8C6B

#AFAD96

#D1D0C2

#F2F1EE

Rectangle

#AFAD96

#98B096

#9698B0

#AE96B0

Compound

#AFAD96

#A5B096

#9698B0

#A196B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0BEAB

#CECDC1

#E2E1DC

Darker

#959270

#68654C

#3D3B2C

Saturation

#A7A69F

#B0AE96

#D8CF6F

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFAD96

#B1AC97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFAD96

#ADAD99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFAD96

#B1AAAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sage Wisdom 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

#C3AE8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFAD96

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0B3B0

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6E72A8

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: #AFAD96;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFAD96;

CSS Variable

--color-sage-wisdom: #AFAD96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sage-wisdom': '#AFAD96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFAD96] text-[#AFAD96]

SCSS

$sage-wisdom: #AFAD96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFAD96?

#AFAD96 is Sage Wisdom, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AFAD96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sage Wisdom?

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

What colors pair well with Sage Wisdom?

Sage Wisdom 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 Sage Wisdom?

You can download Sage Wisdom 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 Sage Wisdom?

The hex code is #AFAD96. In RGB it's 175, 173, 150, and in HSL it's 55°, 14%, 64%.

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