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Sanctuary

#B1AE8C

RGB 177, 174, 140 · HSL 55°, 19%, 62% · CMYK 0, 2, 21, 31

Sanctuary is #B1AE8C in HEX — rgb(177, 174, 140), hsl(55°, 19%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 21%, 31%).

Sanctuary pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 19%, 62%. 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#B1AE8C

RGB177, 174, 140

HSL55°, 19%, 62%

HSV55°, 21%, 69%

CMYK0, 2, 21, 31

Decimal11644556

CSS RGBrgb(177, 174, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 19%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sanctuary PPU9-21

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lapland AF-410

ΔE 1.7 · #B5AF8F

Sherwin-Williams

Majolica Green SW0013

ΔE 2.1 · #AEB08F

Valspar

Backwoods 6004-3C

ΔE 2.2 · #B2B08A

PPG

Green Gray Mist 1113-4 · 11-29

ΔE 2.7 · #AFA984

Dulux

New Bamboo S18D4

ΔE 3.1 · #ADAB84

Vista Paint

Bayberry Wax C-1426

ΔE 3.1 · #B4AA8A

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 3.6 · #ACAC90

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 3.8 · #BCB596

Hallman-Lindsay

Bayberry Wax historic-bayberry-wax

ΔE 3.8 · #B6AA89

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 4.1 · #B8B799

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 4.5 · #B9BA99

Dunn-Edwards

Trinity Islands DE6249

ΔE 4.8 · #B9B79B

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.1 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 7.1 · #A7A58F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11 · #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

#B1AE8C

#8C8FB1

Analogous

#B19B8C

#B1AE8C

#A1B18C

Triadic

#B1AE8C

#8CB1AD

#AD8CB1

Split-Complementary

#B1AE8C

#8CA1B1

#9B8CB1

Tetradic

#B1AE8C

#8CB19B

#8C8FB1

#B18CA1

Monochromatic

#615F42

#8F8B61

#B1AE8C

#CFCEB9

#EEEEE7

Rectangle

#B1AE8C

#8FB18C

#8C8FB1

#AD8CB1

Compound

#B1AE8C

#A1B18C

#8C8FB1

#9B8CB1

Variations

Lighter

#C0BEA3

#CECDBB

#E2E1D9

Darker

#989465

#696645

#3E3C28

Saturation

#A4A399

#B1AD8C

#D8CE64

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1AE8C

#B4AC8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1AE8C

#AFAF91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1AE8C

#B3A9AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sanctuary 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

#C4AF84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1AE8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1B4A8

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.

#686DA5

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: #B1AE8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1AE8C;

CSS Variable

--color-sanctuary: #B1AE8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sanctuary': '#B1AE8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1AE8C] text-[#B1AE8C]

SCSS

$sanctuary: #B1AE8C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1AE8C?

#B1AE8C is Sanctuary, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B1AE8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sanctuary?

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

What colors pair well with Sanctuary?

Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary?

You can download Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary?

The hex code is #B1AE8C. In RGB it's 177, 174, 140, and in HSL it's 55°, 19%, 62%.

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