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Soothing Sage

#B4AE95

RGB 180, 174, 149 · HSL 48°, 17%, 65% · CMYK 0, 3, 17, 29

Soothing Sage is #B4AE95 in HEX — rgb(180, 174, 149), hsl(48°, 17%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 17%, 29%).

Soothing Sage pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 17%, 65%. 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#B4AE95

RGB180, 174, 149

HSL48°, 17%, 65%

HSV48°, 17%, 71%

CMYK0, 3, 17, 29

Decimal11841173

CSS RGBrgb(180, 174, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 17%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sage SW2860

ΔE 0.4 · #B3AE95

Benjamin Moore

Nantucket HC-111

ΔE 1.3 · #B0AC94

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 1.7 · #B5B19A

Behr

Dill Seed PPU9-20

ΔE 1.8 · #B3B197

Dulux

Reed Bed S17B3

ΔE 2 · #B0AC96

PPG

True Khaki 14-27

ΔE 2.3 · #B8AE98

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 2.5 · #B5AB8F

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 2.8 · #B0A790

Vista Paint

Travertine Path C-344

ΔE 3.1 · #B4AA8D

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 3.1 · #ACAC90

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 3.4 · #B3AB98

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 4.2 · #A7A58F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 4.3 · #B8B799

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.5 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.8 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.6 · #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

#B4AE95

#979DB5

Analogous

#B5A097

#B4AE95

#ACB597

Triadic

#B4AE95

#97B5AF

#AF97B5

Split-Complementary

#B4AE95

#97ACB5

#A097B5

Tetradic

#B4AE95

#97B5A0

#979DB5

#B597AC

Monochromatic

#68624A

#958D6A

#B4AE95

#D5D1C3

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#B4AE95

#9DB597

#979DB5

#AF97B5

Compound

#B4AE95

#ACB597

#979DB5

#A097B5

Variations

Lighter

#C4BFAB

#D1CEC2

#E3E2DC

Darker

#9A926F

#6C654A

#3F3B2B

Saturation

#AAA8A1

#B5AF97

#DAC572

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

9.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4AE95

#B4AE96

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4AE95

#AFAF99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4AE95

#B6AAAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Soothing 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.

#B4AE95

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B4AF

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.

#707CA9

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: #B4AE95;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4AE95;

CSS Variable

--color-soothing-sage: #B4AE95;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soothing-sage': '#B4AE95' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4AE95] text-[#B4AE95]

SCSS

$soothing-sage: #B4AE95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4AE95?

#B4AE95 is Soothing Sage, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B4AE95 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soothing Sage?

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

What colors pair well with Soothing Sage?

Soothing 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 Soothing Sage?

You can download Soothing 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 Soothing Sage?

The hex code is #B4AE95. In RGB it's 180, 174, 149, and in HSL it's 48°, 17%, 65%.

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