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Sedge

#B1A690

RGB 177, 166, 144 · HSL 40°, 17%, 63% · CMYK 0, 6, 19, 31

Sedge is #B1A690 in HEX — rgb(177, 166, 144), hsl(40°, 17%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 19%, 31%).

Sedge pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 17%, 63%. 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#B1A690

RGB177, 166, 144

HSL40°, 17%, 63%

HSV40°, 19%, 69%

CMYK0, 6, 19, 31

Decimal11642512

CSS RGBrgb(177, 166, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 17%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sedge C-225

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Brandon 977 · CC-530

ΔE 0.4 · #B0A690

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 1 · #B0A790

Behr

Safari Vest PPU7-22

ΔE 1 · #B2A590

Hallman-Lindsay

Sedge 226

ΔE 1.2 · #B1A591

Sherwin-Williams

Prairie Grass SW7546

ΔE 1.6 · #B1A38E

Dulux

Waitangi Double NZ9E9

ΔE 1.7 · #AFA491

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 2 · #B4A693

PPG

Olive Gray 1027-4

ΔE 2.4 · #AFA78D

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 2.5 · #B3A997

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 2.7 · #AFA08C

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 2.7 · #B3AB98

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.4 · #AAA593

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.5 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.9 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#B1A690

#919BB1

Analogous

#B19691

#B1A690

#ABB191

Triadic

#B1A690

#91B1A6

#A691B1

Split-Complementary

#B1A690

#91ABB1

#9691B1

Tetradic

#B1A690

#91B196

#919BB1

#B191AB

Monochromatic

#625946

#8F8166

#B1A690

#D0CABD

#F0EEEA

Rectangle

#B1A690

#9BB191

#919BB1

#A691B1

Compound

#B1A690

#ABB191

#919BB1

#9691B1

Variations

Lighter

#C0B8A7

#CFC9BE

#E2DFDA

Darker

#97886A

#695E48

#3D3729

Saturation

#A5A29C

#B1A691

#D8B369

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1A690

#AEA891

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1A690

#A8A893

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1A690

#B2A3A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sedge 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

#C4A987

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1A690

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1AEAB

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.

#6B7FA6

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: #B1A690;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1A690;

CSS Variable

--color-sedge: #B1A690;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sedge': '#B1A690' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1A690] text-[#B1A690]

SCSS

$sedge: #B1A690;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1A690?

#B1A690 is Sedge, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B1A690 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sedge?

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

What colors pair well with Sedge?

Sedge 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 Sedge?

You can download Sedge 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 Sedge?

The hex code is #B1A690. In RGB it's 177, 166, 144, and in HSL it's 40°, 17%, 63%.

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