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Sprig of Sage

#EDE8B5

RGB 237, 232, 181 · HSL 55°, 61%, 82% · CMYK 0, 2, 24, 7

Sprig of Sage is #EDE8B5 in HEX — rgb(237, 232, 181), hsl(55°, 61%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 24%, 7%).

Sprig of Sage pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 61%, 82%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#EDE8B5

RGB237, 232, 181

HSL55°, 61%, 82%

HSV55°, 24%, 93%

CMYK0, 2, 24, 7

Decimal15591605

CSS RGBrgb(237, 232, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 61%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sprig of Sage K-429

Exact match

PPG

September Morn 1110-1

ΔE 1 · #EDE6B3

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E5B3

Benjamin Moore

Cypress 388

ΔE 2.2 · #EFE8B1

Behr

Willow Herb 370E-3

ΔE 2.2 · #E6E3B2

Kilz

Lime Song LF210-02

ΔE 2.6 · #F6EEBA

Dulux

Apple Slice S18G1

ΔE 2.8 · #F0EEBE

Dunn-Edwards

Sandy Shore DE5456

ΔE 3 · #F2E9BB

Valspar

Gleeful 6008-7B

ΔE 3.1 · #E9EBB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Appeal 798

ΔE 3.1 · #EFE4AE

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 4 · #EBEFBD

Colorhouse

Aspire .01 Aspire-01

ΔE 4 · #FBEFBB

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 6.4 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7.3 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#EDE8B5

#B5BAED

Analogous

#EDCCB5

#EDE8B5

#D6EDB5

Triadic

#EDE8B5

#B5EDE8

#E8B5ED

Split-Complementary

#EDE8B5

#B5D6ED

#CCB5ED

Tetradic

#EDE8B5

#B5EDCC

#B5BAED

#EDB5D6

Monochromatic

#CFC33A

#DED678

#EDE8B5

#FAF9EA

Rectangle

#EDE8B5

#BAEDB5

#B5BAED

#E8B5ED

Compound

#EDE8B5

#D6EDB5

#B5BAED

#CCB5ED

Variations

Lighter

#F1EDC4

#F2EFD5

#F6F5E8

Darker

#DFD66F

#C0B326

#726A14

Saturation

#D9D8C9

#EDE8B5

#F6F0AC

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDE8B5

#F1E6B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDE8B5

#E9E9BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDE8B5

#F0E1E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sprig of 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

#F1DBA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDE8B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE0C7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#8A90DA

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #EDE8B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDE8B5;

CSS Variable

--color-sprig-of-sage: #EDE8B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sprig-of-sage': '#EDE8B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDE8B5] text-[#EDE8B5]

SCSS

$sprig-of-sage: #EDE8B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDE8B5?

#EDE8B5 is Sprig of Sage, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDE8B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sprig of Sage?

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

What colors pair well with Sprig of Sage?

Sprig of 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 Sprig of Sage?

You can download Sprig of 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 Sprig of Sage?

The hex code is #EDE8B5. In RGB it's 237, 232, 181, and in HSL it's 55°, 61%, 82%.

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