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Sassafras

#B9A478

RGB 185, 164, 120 · HSL 41°, 32%, 60% · CMYK 0, 11, 35, 27

Sassafras is #B9A478 in HEX — rgb(185, 164, 120), hsl(41°, 32%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 35%, 27%).

Sassafras pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 32%, 60%. 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#B9A478

RGB185, 164, 120

HSL41°, 32%, 60%

HSV41°, 35%, 73%

CMYK0, 11, 35, 27

Decimal12166264

CSS RGBrgb(185, 164, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 32%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sassafras C-309

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sassafras 310

ΔE 1.1 · #BAA47A

PPG

Sailor's Knot 1100-4

ΔE 1.2 · #B8A47A

Benjamin Moore

Rattan AF-375

ΔE 1.4 · #BCA678

Behr

Cumin HDC-AC-16

ΔE 2.2 · #BAA474

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 2.6 · #B3A477

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 2.7 · #B3A479

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 2.8 · #BBA67F

Valspar

Caraway Seed 3005-9C

ΔE 2.9 · #BDA67F

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 3.3 · #C1A878

Dunn-Edwards

Paper Sack DE6173

ΔE 3.5 · #B4A07A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.2 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.2 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 9.5 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 11.1 · #BCB596

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B9A478

#788DBA

Analogous

#BA8478

#B9A478

#AEBA78

Triadic

#B9A478

#78BAA5

#A578BA

Split-Complementary

#B9A478

#78AEBA

#8478BA

Tetradic

#B9A478

#78BA84

#788DBA

#BA78AE

Monochromatic

#655534

#97804E

#B9A478

#D4C7AB

#EEE8DD

Rectangle

#B9A478

#8DBA78

#788DBA

#A578BA

Compound

#B9A478

#AEBA78

#788DBA

#8478BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8B793

#D2C8B1

#E3DED3

Darker

#A48951

#725F37

#43381F

Saturation

#A39D8F

#BAA578

#DCB256

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

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9A478

#B2A878

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9A478

#A8A87F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9A478

#BB9EA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sassafras 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

#CAA875

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9A478

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7AD99

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#6076A4

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: #B9A478;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9A478;

CSS Variable

--color-sassafras: #B9A478;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sassafras': '#B9A478' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9A478] text-[#B9A478]

SCSS

$sassafras: #B9A478;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9A478?

#B9A478 is Sassafras, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B9A478 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sassafras?

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

What colors pair well with Sassafras?

Sassafras 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 Sassafras?

You can download Sassafras 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 Sassafras?

The hex code is #B9A478. In RGB it's 185, 164, 120, and in HSL it's 41°, 32%, 60%.

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