GREENS

Beige and Sage

#BBC199

RGB 187, 193, 153 · HSL 69°, 24%, 68% · CMYK 3, 0, 21, 24

Beige and Sage is #BBC199 in HEX — rgb(187, 193, 153), hsl(69°, 24%, 68%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 21%, 24%).

Beige and Sage pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 24%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#BBC199

RGB187, 193, 153

HSL69°, 24%, 68%

HSV69°, 21%, 76%

CMYK3, 0, 21, 24

Decimal12304793

CSS RGBrgb(187, 193, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 24%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Kiwi LG160-02

ΔE 1.8 · #BEC297

PPG

Bahia Grass 1122-4

ΔE 1.8 · #B9BD97

Behr

Clay Pebble 770D-4

ΔE 1.9 · #BABE99

Benjamin Moore

Burgess CW-485

ΔE 2.5 · #BBBE9A

Dulux

Pale Spring S19D3

ΔE 2.5 · #B4BD98

Valspar

Sumptuous Sage 6002-3C

ΔE 2.8 · #B9BC98

Vista Paint

Golden Shores K-404

ΔE 3 · #BABD9A

Dunn-Edwards

Light Pine DE5535

ΔE 3.2 · #BCC09E

Hallman-Lindsay

Vapor 407

ΔE 3.6 · #C0C4A2

Sherwin-Williams

Recycled Glass SW7747

ΔE 4.4 · #BDC0A0

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 4.5 · #B9BA99

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 4.7 · #C4C6A5

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 5.9 · #C1D0A6

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.5 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.9 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#BBC199

#A09AC1

Analogous

#C1B39A

#BBC199

#A8C19A

Triadic

#BBC199

#9ABBC1

#C19ABB

Split-Complementary

#BBC199

#9AA8C1

#B39AC1

Tetradic

#BBC199

#9AC1B3

#A09AC1

#C19AA8

Monochromatic

#71784A

#9BA46A

#BBC199

#DBDEC9

#F4F5EF

Rectangle

#BBC199

#9AC1A0

#A09AC1

#C19ABB

Compound

#BBC199

#A8C19A

#A09AC1

#B39AC1

Variations

Lighter

#C9CDAE

#D5D8C4

#E6E7DE

Darker

#9FA86D

#717946

#424728

Saturation

#B2B3A8

#BBC19A

#D1E07B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBC199

#C4BC9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBC199

#C0C09F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBC199

#BEBBBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Beige and Sage sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#CCBD8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBC199

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9C2B2

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8178AE

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: #BBC199;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBC199;

CSS Variable

--color-beige-and-sage: #BBC199;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beige-and-sage': '#BBC199' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBC199] text-[#BBC199]

SCSS

$beige-and-sage: #BBC199;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBC199?

#BBC199 is Beige and Sage, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BBC199 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beige and Sage?

Beige and Sage works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Beige and Sage?

Beige and Sage pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Beige and Sage?

You can download Beige and 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 Beige and Sage?

The hex code is #BBC199. In RGB it's 187, 193, 153, and in HSL it's 69°, 24%, 68%.

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