GREENS

White Cabbage

#B1B49A

RGB 177, 180, 154 · HSL 67°, 15%, 65% · CMYK 2, 0, 14, 29

White Cabbage is #B1B49A in HEX — rgb(177, 180, 154), hsl(67°, 15%, 65%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 14%, 29%).

White Cabbage pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 15%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B1B49A

RGB177, 180, 154

HSL67°, 15%, 65%

HSV67°, 14%, 71%

CMYK2, 0, 14, 29

Decimal11646106

CSS RGBrgb(177, 180, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 15%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

White Cabbage S19C3

Exact match

Behr

Cottage Hill HDC-CT-28

ΔE 0.9 · #AEB399

PPG

Olive Sprig 1125-4

ΔE 1.9 · #ACAF95

Valspar

Hazy Jade 6001-3C

ΔE 1.9 · #AEB396

Benjamin Moore

Croquet AF-455

ΔE 2 · #B3B7A0

Dunn-Edwards

Trinity Islands DE6249

ΔE 2.7 · #B9B79B

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 3 · #B8B799

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 3.2 · #ACAC90

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 3.2 · #B5B19A

Sherwin-Williams

Clary Sage SW6178

ΔE 3.2 · #ACAD97

Vista Paint

Dream Weaver K-900

ΔE 3.2 · #B0B8A2

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 4.4 · #B9BA99

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Shade 372

ΔE 5.7 · #ADA791

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 5.8 · #A7A58F

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 7.1 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#B1B49A

#9B98B3

Analogous

#B3A998

#B1B49A

#A3B398

Triadic

#B1B49A

#98B0B3

#B398B0

Split-Complementary

#B1B49A

#98A3B3

#A998B3

Tetradic

#B1B49A

#98B3A9

#9B98B3

#B398A3

Monochromatic

#64674C

#8E936C

#B1B49A

#D2D4C4

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#B1B49A

#98B39B

#9B98B3

#B398B0

Compound

#B1B49A

#A3B398

#9B98B3

#A998B3

Variations

Lighter

#C0C2AD

#CFD0C3

#E2E3DC

Darker

#939871

#676A4C

#3C3E2C

Saturation

#A9AAA2

#B0B398

#CDD972

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1B49A

#B6B19B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1B49A

#B3B39E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1B49A

#B3B0B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

White Cabbage 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

#C4B48F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1B49A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1B9B3

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.

#7770A9

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: #B1B49A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1B49A;

CSS Variable

--color-white-cabbage: #B1B49A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-cabbage': '#B1B49A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1B49A] text-[#B1B49A]

SCSS

$white-cabbage: #B1B49A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1B49A?

#B1B49A is White Cabbage, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B1B49A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Cabbage?

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

What colors pair well with White Cabbage?

White Cabbage 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 White Cabbage?

You can download White Cabbage 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 White Cabbage?

The hex code is #B1B49A. In RGB it's 177, 180, 154, and in HSL it's 67°, 15%, 65%.

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