GREENS

Sagebrush

#C3C9B9

RGB 195, 201, 185 · HSL 83°, 13%, 76% · CMYK 3, 0, 8, 21

Sagebrush is #C3C9B9 in HEX — rgb(195, 201, 185), hsl(83°, 13%, 76%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 8%, 21%).

Sagebrush pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 83°, 13%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C3C9B9

RGB195, 201, 185

HSL83°, 13%, 76%

HSV83°, 8%, 79%

CMYK3, 0, 8, 21

Decimal12831161

CSS RGBrgb(195, 201, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(83, 13%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sagebrush CSP-770

Exact match

Behr

Tanglewood N320-3

ΔE 0.4 · #C2C9B9

Dulux

Lamb's Ears S20A1

ΔE 1.5 · #C8CCBB

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 1.6 · #BEC5B6

Vista Paint

Favored One C-454

ΔE 1.9 · #C1CABD

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 2.1 · #C9CDBF

PPG

Frosty Pine 1124-3

ΔE 2.2 · #C7CFBE

Valspar

Mint Glaze 5004-1B

ΔE 2.3 · #CACDBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Favored One 455

ΔE 2.4 · #BFCABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.5 · #C9CBBE

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 2.7 · #C0C2B3

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 2.9 · #B9C3B3

Sherwin-Williams

Frostwork SW0059

ΔE 2.9 · #CBD0C2

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 4.1 · #CCD0BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3C9B9

#C0BACA

Analogous

#CAC8BA

#C3C9B9

#BCCABA

Triadic

#C3C9B9

#BAC4CA

#CABAC4

Split-Complementary

#C3C9B9

#BABCCA

#C8BACA

Tetradic

#C3C9B9

#BACAC8

#C0BACA

#CABABC

Monochromatic

#798566

#9FA88F

#C3C9B9

#E9EBE5

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#C3C9B9

#BACAC0

#C0BACA

#CABAC4

Compound

#C3C9B9

#BCCABA

#C0BACA

#C8BACA

Variations

Lighter

#D0D4C8

#DBDED6

#EAECE8

Darker

#9EA98D

#6E7A5B

#404735

Saturation

#C2C4BF

#C4CABA

#CAE49F

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3C9B9

#C9C6BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3C9B9

#C8C8BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3C9B9

#C4C6C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sagebrush 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

#D2C3A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3C9B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC8CA

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.

#9F8EBB

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: #C3C9B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3C9B9;

CSS Variable

--color-sagebrush: #C3C9B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sagebrush': '#C3C9B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3C9B9] text-[#C3C9B9]

SCSS

$sagebrush: #C3C9B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C9B9?

#C3C9B9 is Sagebrush, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C3C9B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sagebrush?

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

What colors pair well with Sagebrush?

Sagebrush 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 Sagebrush?

You can download Sagebrush 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 Sagebrush?

The hex code is #C3C9B9. In RGB it's 195, 201, 185, and in HSL it's 83°, 13%, 76%.

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