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Prairie Sage

#B3A98C

RGB 179, 169, 140 · HSL 45°, 20%, 63% · CMYK 0, 6, 22, 30

Prairie Sage is #B3A98C in HEX — rgb(179, 169, 140), hsl(45°, 20%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 30%).

Prairie Sage pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 20%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B3A98C

RGB179, 169, 140

HSL45°, 20%, 63%

HSV45°, 22%, 70%

CMYK0, 6, 22, 30

Decimal11774348

CSS RGBrgb(179, 169, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 20%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Travertine Path C-344

ΔE 0.4 · #B4AA8D

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 1 · #B5AB8F

PPG

Olive Gray 1027-4

ΔE 2 · #AFA78D

Benjamin Moore

Clarksville HC-102

ΔE 2.3 · #B3AA91

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Sage SW7736

ΔE 2.8 · #B1A584

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 2.9 · #AAA388

Behr

Curly Willow HDC-NT-12

ΔE 3.1 · #B2A389

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3.2 · #BDB091

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 3.3 · #B0A790

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 4.1 · #A99E80

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 4.1 · #ACAC90

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 4.4 · #BCB596

Dulux

Miltonian S18C3

ΔE 4.6 · #B5B397

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 5.4 · #A7A58F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.7 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#B3A98C

#8E97B4

Analogous

#B4978E

#B3A98C

#AAB48E

Triadic

#B3A98C

#8EB4AA

#AA8EB4

Split-Complementary

#B3A98C

#8EAAB4

#978EB4

Tetradic

#B3A98C

#8EB497

#8E97B4

#B48EAA

Monochromatic

#655D43

#938762

#B3A98C

#D2CDBC

#F1EFEA

Rectangle

#B3A98C

#97B48E

#8E97B4

#AA8EB4

Compound

#B3A98C

#AAB48E

#8E97B4

#978EB4

Variations

Lighter

#C3BBA4

#D0CBBD

#E3E0D9

Darker

#9B8E66

#6C6245

#3F3928

Saturation

#A6A39B

#B4AA8E

#D9BD68

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3A98C

#B1AA8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3A98C

#ABAB90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3A98C

#B5A5A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Prairie 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

#C6AB84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3A98C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3B0A8

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6B7AA6

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: #B3A98C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3A98C;

CSS Variable

--color-prairie-sage: #B3A98C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prairie-sage': '#B3A98C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3A98C] text-[#B3A98C]

SCSS

$prairie-sage: #B3A98C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3A98C?

#B3A98C is Prairie Sage, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B3A98C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prairie Sage?

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

What colors pair well with Prairie Sage?

Prairie 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 Prairie Sage?

You can download Prairie 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 Prairie Sage?

The hex code is #B3A98C. In RGB it's 179, 169, 140, and in HSL it's 45°, 20%, 63%.

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