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Pale Sagebrush

#D3D1B9

RGB 211, 209, 185 · HSL 55°, 23%, 78% · CMYK 0, 1, 12, 17

Pale Sagebrush is #D3D1B9 in HEX — rgb(211, 209, 185), hsl(55°, 23%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 12%, 17%).

Pale Sagebrush pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 23%, 78%. 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#D3D1B9

RGB211, 209, 185

HSL55°, 23%, 78%

HSV55°, 12%, 83%

CMYK0, 1, 12, 17

Decimal13881785

CSS RGBrgb(211, 209, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 23%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

With A Twist 1028-2

ΔE 1.3 · #D1D1BB

Dulux

Sandbank S17C1

ΔE 1.3 · #D2CFB5

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 1.3 · #CFCFB6

Behr

Pale Cucumber PPU9-17

ΔE 1.4 · #D6D5BD

Vista Paint

Sand Castle K-965

ΔE 1.6 · #D6D0B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Montezuma 377

ΔE 1.7 · #D2CDB6

Benjamin Moore

Spa AF-435

ΔE 1.8 · #D6D4B9

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 1.9 · #CDCDB4

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.3 · #D5D3BF

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 2.6 · #CCD0BA

Kilz

Palo Verde TB-72

ΔE 2.7 · #CED3BC

Dunn-Edwards

Spooky DE6248

ΔE 2.9 · #D1D2BF

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 4.1 · #E0D5BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 5.3 · #C8D4BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D3D1B9

#BABCD4

Analogous

#D4C5BA

#D3D1B9

#C9D4BA

Triadic

#D3D1B9

#BAD4D2

#D2BAD4

Split-Complementary

#D3D1B9

#BAC9D4

#C5BAD4

Tetradic

#D3D1B9

#BAD4C5

#BABCD4

#D4BAC9

Monochromatic

#97925E

#B6B38B

#D3D1B9

#F1F1E9

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#D3D1B9

#BCD4BA

#BABCD4

#D2BAD4

Compound

#D3D1B9

#C9D4BA

#BABCD4

#C5BAD4

Variations

Lighter

#DCDBC8

#E4E3D7

#EFEEE8

Darker

#B6B288

#898452

#504E2F

Saturation

#CBCAC3

#D4D2BA

#E9E4A4

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3D1B9

#D5D0BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3D1B9

#D1D1BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3D1B9

#D5CDD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Sagebrush 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

#DEC9A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3D1B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBCECA

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9497BF

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #D3D1B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3D1B9;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-sagebrush: #D3D1B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-sagebrush': '#D3D1B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3D1B9] text-[#D3D1B9]

SCSS

$pale-sagebrush: #D3D1B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3D1B9?

#D3D1B9 is Pale Sagebrush, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3D1B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Sagebrush?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Sagebrush?

Pale Sagebrush 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 Pale Sagebrush?

You can download Pale 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 Pale Sagebrush?

The hex code is #D3D1B9. In RGB it's 211, 209, 185, and in HSL it's 55°, 23%, 78%.

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