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Sassy Green

#BBA86A

RGB 187, 168, 106 · HSL 46°, 37%, 57% · CMYK 0, 10, 43, 27

Sassy Green is #BBA86A in HEX — rgb(187, 168, 106), hsl(46°, 37%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 43%, 27%).

Sassy Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 37%, 57%. 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#BBA86A

RGB187, 168, 106

HSL46°, 37%, 57%

HSV46°, 43%, 73%

CMYK0, 10, 43, 27

Decimal12298346

CSS RGBrgb(187, 168, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 37%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sassy Green SW6416

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Twine DE5501

ΔE 2.5 · #B7A86D

Benjamin Moore

Princeton HC-14

ΔE 2.6 · #C3AB6D

Behr

Mesa 320F-5

ΔE 2.6 · #B7A369

Dulux

Gypsy Canvas S16D5

ΔE 3.1 · #B6A167

Valspar

Swampwater 3008-7B

ΔE 3.5 · #B3A36A

PPG

Shutter Bug 1108-6

ΔE 3.6 · #BBA262

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 3.6 · #C0A569

Vista Paint

Goldie Oldie C-386

ΔE 4 · #BBAD74

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 4.4 · #AE9F65

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 4.5 · #C2B078

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 6.1 · #BCB472

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.1 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 8.5 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.7 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 13 · #E3C28D

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

#BBA86A

#697CBA

Analogous

#BA7E69

#BBA86A

#A4BA69

Triadic

#BBA86A

#69BAA7

#A769BA

Split-Complementary

#BBA86A

#69A4BA

#7E69BA

Tetradic

#BBA86A

#69BA7E

#697CBA

#BA69A4

Monochromatic

#5E522B

#938043

#BBA86A

#D2C69D

#EAE4D2

Rectangle

#BBA86A

#7CBA69

#697CBA

#A769BA

Compound

#BBA86A

#A4BA69

#697CBA

#7E69BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8B987

#D2C8A9

#E3DECF

Darker

#A18C47

#70612F

#42391B

Saturation

#9E9885

#BAA769

#DCB946

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA86A

#B7AB6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA86A

#ABAB75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA86A

#BEA1A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sassy Green 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

#CCAB6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBA86A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B08F

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5567A2

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: #BBA86A;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBA86A;

CSS Variable

--color-sassy-green: #BBA86A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sassy-green': '#BBA86A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBA86A] text-[#BBA86A]

SCSS

$sassy-green: #BBA86A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA86A?

#BBA86A is Sassy Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BBA86A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sassy Green?

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

What colors pair well with Sassy Green?

Sassy Green 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 Sassy Green?

You can download Sassy Green 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 Sassy Green?

The hex code is #BBA86A. In RGB it's 187, 168, 106, and in HSL it's 46°, 37%, 57%.

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