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Svelte Sage

#B2AC96

RGB 178, 172, 150 · HSL 47°, 15%, 64% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 30

Svelte Sage is #B2AC96 in HEX — rgb(178, 172, 150), hsl(47°, 15%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 16%, 30%).

Svelte Sage pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 15%, 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#B2AC96

RGB178, 172, 150

HSL47°, 15%, 64%

HSV47°, 16%, 70%

CMYK0, 3, 16, 30

Decimal11709590

CSS RGBrgb(178, 172, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 15%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Svelte Sage SW6164

Exact match

Dulux

Reed Bed S17B3

ΔE 0.8 · #B0AC96

Benjamin Moore

Nantucket HC-111

ΔE 1.3 · #B0AC94

Behr

Desert Sandstorm BXC-43

ΔE 1.6 · #B5B09B

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 1.8 · #B3AB98

PPG

Scottish Moor 11-20

ΔE 1.9 · #ADAA96

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 1.9 · #B5B19A

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Shade 372

ΔE 1.9 · #ADA791

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 2.1 · #B0A790

Vista Paint

Historic Shade C-371

ΔE 2.4 · #ABA68F

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 2.7 · #B3A997

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3.1 · #B7AE9D

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.4 · #AAA593

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.7 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.5 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.3 · #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

#B2AC96

#959BB1

Analogous

#B19D95

#B2AC96

#A9B195

Triadic

#B2AC96

#95B1AB

#AB95B1

Split-Complementary

#B2AC96

#95A9B1

#9D95B1

Tetradic

#B2AC96

#95B19D

#959BB1

#B195A9

Monochromatic

#645E4A

#90886A

#B2AC96

#D1CEC1

#F2F1ED

Rectangle

#B2AC96

#9BB195

#959BB1

#AB95B1

Compound

#B2AC96

#A9B195

#959BB1

#9D95B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1BCAB

#CFCCC1

#E2E1DB

Darker

#968E6F

#69624B

#3D392B

Saturation

#A7A69F

#B1AB95

#D8C16E

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

9.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2AC96

#B2AC97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2AC96

#ADAD99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2AC96

#B3A9AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Svelte 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

#C5AE8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2AC96

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2B3B0

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.

#6E7AA8

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: #B2AC96;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2AC96;

CSS Variable

--color-svelte-sage: #B2AC96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'svelte-sage': '#B2AC96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2AC96] text-[#B2AC96]

SCSS

$svelte-sage: #B2AC96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2AC96?

#B2AC96 is Svelte Sage, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B2AC96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Svelte Sage?

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

What colors pair well with Svelte Sage?

Svelte 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 Svelte Sage?

You can download Svelte 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 Svelte Sage?

The hex code is #B2AC96. In RGB it's 178, 172, 150, and in HSL it's 47°, 15%, 64%.

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