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Sage

#B3AE95

RGB 179, 174, 149 · HSL 50°, 16%, 64% · CMYK 0, 3, 17, 30

Sage is #B3AE95 in HEX — rgb(179, 174, 149), hsl(50°, 16%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 17%, 30%).

Sage pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 16%, 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#B3AE95

RGB179, 174, 149

HSL50°, 16%, 64%

HSV50°, 17%, 70%

CMYK0, 3, 17, 30

Decimal11775637

CSS RGBrgb(179, 174, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 16%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sage SW2860

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cheyenne 1502

ΔE 1 · #B0AC94

Behr

Dill Seed PPU9-20

ΔE 1.5 · #B3B197

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 1.6 · #B5B19A

Dulux

Reed Bed S17B3

ΔE 1.8 · #B0AC96

PPG

Photo Gray 1029-4

ΔE 2 · #AEAD96

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 2.8 · #B5AB8F

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 2.8 · #ACAC90

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 2.9 · #B0A790

Vista Paint

Historic Shade C-371

ΔE 3.1 · #ABA68F

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 3.5 · #B3AB98

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 4 · #A7A58F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 4.2 · #B8B799

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.8 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.1 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.8 · #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

#B3AE95

#9599B2

Analogous

#B29E95

#B3AE95

#A8B295

Triadic

#B3AE95

#95B2AD

#AD95B2

Split-Complementary

#B3AE95

#95A8B2

#9E95B2

Tetradic

#B3AE95

#95B29E

#9599B2

#B295A8

Monochromatic

#656049

#918A69

#B3AE95

#D2CFC1

#F2F1ED

Rectangle

#B3AE95

#99B295

#9599B2

#AD95B2

Compound

#B3AE95

#A8B295

#9599B2

#9E95B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1BDAA

#CFCDC0

#E2E1DB

Darker

#97906E

#6A644A

#3E3B2B

Saturation

#A8A69F

#B2AD95

#D8C76E

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3AE95

#B3AE96

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3AE95

#AFAF99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3AE95

#B5AAAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#C6AF8B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3AE95

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3B4AF

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.

#6E77A8

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: #B3AE95;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3AE95;

CSS Variable

--color-sage: #B3AE95;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sage': '#B3AE95' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3AE95] text-[#B3AE95]

SCSS

$sage: #B3AE95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3AE95?

#B3AE95 is Sage, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B3AE95 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sage?

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

What colors pair well with Sage?

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 Sage?

You can download 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 Sage?

The hex code is #B3AE95. In RGB it's 179, 174, 149, and in HSL it's 50°, 16%, 64%.

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