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Parlour Sage

#CAC5A0

RGB 202, 197, 160 · HSL 53°, 28%, 71% · CMYK 0, 2, 21, 21

Parlour Sage is #CAC5A0 in HEX — rgb(202, 197, 160), hsl(53°, 28%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 21%, 21%).

Parlour Sage pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 28%, 71%. 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#CAC5A0

RGB202, 197, 160

HSL53°, 28%, 71%

HSV53°, 21%, 79%

CMYK0, 2, 21, 21

Decimal13288864

CSS RGBrgb(202, 197, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 28%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Parlour Sage 6006-5B

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Floating Lily Pad DE5493

ΔE 0.9 · #CCC7A1

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 1.5 · #CFC7A2

Benjamin Moore

Dried 522

ΔE 1.5 · #CCC9A4

Vista Paint

Inviting Gesture C-392

ΔE 1.9 · #CAC29B

PPG

Safari 1111-3 · 11-27

ΔE 2.1 · #D0C6A1

Behr

Anjou Pear MQ4-41

ΔE 2.2 · #CBC79E

Hallman-Lindsay

Inviting Gesture 393

ΔE 2.5 · #CDC29D

Sherwin-Williams

Lemongrass SW7732

ΔE 3.4 · #C8BD98

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 3.5 · #C4C6A5

Dulux

Crystal Palace S17D2

ΔE 3.5 · #D3CEAB

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 3.8 · #C3C6A5

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 4.4 · #D2D1AD

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.8 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.5 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#CAC5A0

#A0A5CA

Analogous

#CAB0A0

#CAC5A0

#BACAA0

Triadic

#CAC5A0

#A0CAC5

#C5A0CA

Split-Complementary

#CAC5A0

#A0BACA

#B0A0CA

Tetradic

#CAC5A0

#A0CAB0

#A0A5CA

#CAA0BA

Monochromatic

#867F4B

#AEA76F

#CAC5A0

#E5E3D1

#F6F5EF

Rectangle

#CAC5A0

#A5CAA0

#A0A5CA

#C5A0CA

Compound

#CAC5A0

#BACAA0

#A0A5CA

#B0A0CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4D1B3

#DDDBC8

#EAE9E0

Darker

#B1AA70

#827B45

#4D4827

Saturation

#BBBAAF

#CAC5A0

#E4D986

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAC5A0

#CCC4A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAC5A0

#C6C6A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAC5A0

#CCC0C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Parlour 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

#D7C093

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAC5A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C5B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8187B3

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: #CAC5A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAC5A0;

CSS Variable

--color-parlour-sage: #CAC5A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parlour-sage': '#CAC5A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAC5A0] text-[#CAC5A0]

SCSS

$parlour-sage: #CAC5A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAC5A0?

#CAC5A0 is Parlour Sage, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CAC5A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parlour Sage?

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

What colors pair well with Parlour Sage?

Parlour 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 Parlour Sage?

You can download Parlour 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 Parlour Sage?

The hex code is #CAC5A0. In RGB it's 202, 197, 160, and in HSL it's 53°, 28%, 71%.

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